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

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Haradere, Somalia, on Oct. 12, 2018.

By U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs , United States Africa Command Stuttgart, Germany Oct 13, 2018

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**this news release was updated on Oct. 16, 2018.

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Haradere, Somalia, on Oct. 12, 2018.

We are currently assessing the results of this airstrike, which targeted only al-Shabaab militants.

U.S. forces will continue to use all authorized and appropriate measures to protect U.S. citizens and to disable terrorist threats. This includes partnering with AMISOM and Somali National Security Forces (SNSF) in combined counterterrorism operations and targeting terrorists, their training camps, and their safe havens throughout Somalia and the region.

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

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Haradere, Somalia, on Oct. 12, 2018.

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