Sections
Log in
Top News
U.S. News World News Featured Voices
Odd News
Entertainment
Movies Music TV
Sports
Soccer NFL NBA MLB NHL Golf Horse Racing Tennis Col. Football Col. Basketball
Photos
News Entertainment Sports Features Archives
More...
Defense Featured Science Health Archive Almanac
About Feedback
About Feedback
Search
Trending
SeaWorld rescue
Stonehenge
Ariana Grande
NATO exercise
Obama Center
Border wall
Japan embarrassed
Winter storm
Food pantries
Super snow moon
Anadarko
World News
Jan. 19, 2019 / 3:16 PM

U.S. airstrike hits al-Shabab in Somalia

By
Sommer Brokaw
U.S. Africa Command said Saturday it conducted an airstrike in southern Somalia. Image courtesy Google Maps

Jan. 19 (UPI) -- U.S. forces launched an airstrike Saturday in Somalia to support the Somali government's efforts to fight al-Shabab militants linked to terror attacks.

The airstrike near Jilib, Middle Juba Region, Somalia killed 52 militants, a U.S. Africa Command said in a statement.

The operation came in response to an attack by a large group of al-Shabab militants against Somalia National Forces, according to the statement.

"Alongside our Somali and international partners, we are committed to preventing al-Shabaab from taking advantage of safe havens from which they can build capacity and attack the people of Somalia," the statement said. "In particular, the group uses portions of southern and central Somalia to plot and direct terror attacks, steal humanitarian aid, extort the local populace to fund its operations, and shelter radical terrorists."

The Reporter Ethiopia reported Saturday that country's Ministry of Defense confirmed al-Shabab forces recently attacked a convoy carrying Ethiopian soldiers on a peacekeeping mission in Somalia.

The attack targeted a convoy traveling from Burahakaba to Baidoa, according to a statement the ministry sent to The Reporter. Though military members were able to avert the attack, the ministry argued defense forces have been weakened as a result of defending themselves from al-Shabab attacks.

Read More

21 dead in terrorist attack on Kenyan hotel 15 people killed in Somali terror group attack at Kenya hotel Somalia bans U.N. envoy, citing meddling
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for more UPI news and photos.

Trending Stories

16 people rescued from SeaWorld ride
Politicians in Japan 'embarrassed' by Trump's Nobel Peace Prize claims
5 Americans arrested in Haiti during violent protests
Forecast says new winter storms could affect 200M in U.S. this week
Native American tribe fears border wall will destroy historic cemetery

Photo Gallery

 
Denny Hamlin wins NASCAR's Daytona 500

Latest News

U.S. warns Maduro that violence against citizens 'will not be forgotten'
Southwest cancels 200 flights as maintenance issues persist
Trump administration to cancel $929M for California high-speed rail project
New York co-workers win $437M in state's largest ever jackpot
Duke-UNC tickets reaching Super Bowl prices due to Zion Williamson
 
Back to Article
/
Back to top
About UPI Contact Feedback Advertisements Submit News Tips
Copyright © 2019 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Terms of UsePrivacy Policy