Somali, U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S Africa Command conducted an airstrike on al-Shabaab insurgents after they attacked a Somali patrol northwest of Kismayo, Lower Juba Province, Somalia, on Sept. 17, 2019.

By U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs , United States Africa Command Stuttgart, Germany Sep 17, 2019

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In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S Africa Command conducted an airstrike on al-Shabaab insurgents after they attacked a Somali patrol northwest of Kismayo, Lower Juba Province, Somalia, on Sept. 17, 2019.

At this time, it is assessed the airstrike killed two (2) terrorists.

Currently, we assess no civilians were injured or killed as a result of this airstrike.

U.S. Africa Command will continue to work with its partners to transfer the responsibility for long-term security in Somalia from AMISOM to the Federal Government of Somalia and its Member States. In support of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces will use all effective and appropriate methods to assist in the protection of the Somali people, including partnered military counterterrorism operations with the Federal Government of Somalia, AMISOM, and Somali National Army forces.

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Somali, U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S Africa Command conducted an airstrike on al-Shabaab insurgents after they attacked a Somali patrol northwest of Kismayo, Lower Juba Province, Somalia, on Sept. 17, 2019.

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