U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, the Department of Defense conducted a precision airstrike in central Somalia against al-Shabaab militants Sept. 5, 2017, killing three terrorists.

By U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs , United States Africa Command Stuttgart, Germany Sep 06, 2017

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In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, the Department of Defense conducted a precision airstrike in central Somalia against al-Shabaab militants on Tues., Sept. 5, 2017, at approximately 9:50 a.m. local Somalia time, killing three (3) terrorists.

The operation occurred in the Bay Region of Somalia, about 75 kilometers west of the capital, Mogadishu. The U.S. conducted this operation in support of African Union Mission in Somalia and Somali National Army forces that were operating in the area.

Al-Shabaab has pledged allegiance to al-Qaeda and is dedicated to providing safe haven for terrorist attacks throughout the world. Al-Shabaab has publicly committed to planning and conducting attacks against the U.S. and our partners in the region.

U.S. forces will continue to use all authorized and appropriate measures to protect Americans and to disable terrorist threats. This includes partnering with AMISOM and Somali National Security Forces; targeting terrorists, their training camps and safe havens throughout Somalia, the region and around the world.

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U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, the Department of Defense conducted a precision airstrike in central Somalia against al-Shabaab militants Sept. 5, 2017, killing three terrorists.

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