US Airstrike Targets al-Shabab Militants in Somalia, Destroying Stolen Weapons and Equipment - News

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Published (Updated) on Sunday, May 28, 2023

The United States military carried out an airstrike on Friday in Somalia targeting al-Shabab militants, aimed at destroying weapons and equipment that had been unlawfully taken by the group. The attack, as reported by US Africa Command on Saturday, was conducted close to the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia forward operating base in Bulo Marer.

The US Africa Command added that the attack was in support of the Federal Government of Somalia and the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia. While the details of the equipment and weapons that were taken by al-Shabab militants were not revealed by the command, the attack was said to have successfully taken out the group's stolen stash.

Despite the attack, the US Africa Command stated that they had conducted a thorough investigation and found that no civilians were harmed or killed, with the strike being conducted "in compliance with the applicable international law." Al-Shabab has been involved in several attacks and bombings in Somalia, and is known for its ongoing insurgency, which has killed thousands of people and displaced many more.

The US Africa Command has been conducting airstrikes and other military operations against al-Shabab militants in recent years, with the aim of weakening the group's capabilities and reducing its ability to carry out attacks. The latest strike is just one example of these operations and demonstrates the commitment of the US military to support the fight against terrorism and extremism in Somalia, as well as in other parts of the world.

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