US launches three airstrikes against al-Shabab in Somalia

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US launches three airstrikes against al-Shabab in Somalia
By Meghann Myers
Aug 10, 02:13 PM
U.S. troops train Danab partner forces on radio and close air support, April 22, 2021. (Tech. Sgt. Daniel Asselta/Air Force)

Four al-Shabab militants are presumed dead after a series of airstrikes launched by U.S. forces in Somalia, U.S. Africa Command announced Wednesday.

The strikes, launched Tuesday, were in response to an attack on Somali forces near Beledweyne, according to a release.

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