U.S. Self-Defense Strikes in Somalia

On Sept. 5, 2016, in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted two self-defense strikes against al-Shabaab near Tortoroow, Somalia.

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On Sept. 5, 2016, in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted two (2) self-defense strikes against al-Shabaab, an al-Qaeda-associated terrorist group, near Tortoroow, Somalia.

During a Somali-led counterterrorism operation, a large group of armed al-Shabaab fighters attacked the force, threatening the safety and security of the forces in the area. In response, the U.S. conducted two (2) self-defense strikes to neutralize the threat, killing four (4) al-Shabaab militants.

The U.S. remains committed to our partners in eliminating terrorism and advancing security in the region. Violent extremists endanger the safety and stability of the Somali people; countering these threats remains in our common interests.

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U.S. Self-Defense Strikes in Somalia

On Sept. 5, 2016, in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted two self-defense strikes against al-Shabaab near Tortoroow, Somalia.

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