U.S. Airstrike Kills 35 Al-Shabaab Militants in East Beledweyne, Hiran Region of Somalia

In support of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. conducted fresh airstrikes approximately 23 miles east of Beledweyne in Hiran region, Somalia killing 35 Al-Shabaab militants. U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) confirmed of the airstrike conducted on February 24 saying it dealt a huge blow to the Al-Qaeda linked Al-Shabaab. The latest precision airstrike targeted Al-Shabaab...