U.S. Airstrike Kills Three Al-Shabaab Terrorists in Southern Somalia

The operation, requested by the Somali government, targeted the largest and most active al-Qaeda network in the world, with no reported civilian casualties.

U.S. forces conducted an airstrike in southern Somalia, killing three Al-Shabaab terrorists.
The airstrike was carried out at the request of the Somali government and occurred in a remote area approximately 22 miles northeast of Kismayo.
No civilians were reported to be injured or killed in the airstrike.
Al-Shabaab is the largest and most active al-Qaeda network in the world, posing a significant threat to U.S. forces and security interests.
The U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) continues to support the Somali government in its efforts to combat Al-Shabaab.