US Confirms Airstrike Against Al-Shabaab Fighters in Somalia
By IANS
13th January 2017 03:39 AM |
MOGADISHU
The US Africa Command (AFRICOM) on Thursday confirmed that African Union forces and US Advisors launched an airstrike against Al-Shabaab as part of counter-terrorism exercise on January 7.
AFRICOM said in a statement received on Thursday that the "self-defence strike" was conducted against an Al-Qaida-associated terrorist group in Gaduud, a town in north of Kismayo in southern Somalia, Xinhua news agency reported.
"During a counter-terrorism operation to disrupt Al-Shabaab, the combined partner forces observed Al-Shabaab fighters threatening their safety and security," Africom was quoted as saying.
AFRICOM said Washington conducted a self-defense strike to neutralise the threat but no enemy fighters were killed.
"The US remains committed to our partners in eliminating terrorism and advancing security in the region," it said.
13th January 2017 03:39 AM |
MOGADISHU
The US Africa Command (AFRICOM) on Thursday confirmed that African Union forces and US Advisors launched an airstrike against Al-Shabaab as part of counter-terrorism exercise on January 7.
AFRICOM said in a statement received on Thursday that the "self-defence strike" was conducted against an Al-Qaida-associated terrorist group in Gaduud, a town in north of Kismayo in southern Somalia, Xinhua news agency reported.
"During a counter-terrorism operation to disrupt Al-Shabaab, the combined partner forces observed Al-Shabaab fighters threatening their safety and security," Africom was quoted as saying.
AFRICOM said Washington conducted a self-defense strike to neutralise the threat but no enemy fighters were killed.
"The US remains committed to our partners in eliminating terrorism and advancing security in the region," it said.
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