U.S. Forces provide airstrike assistance to Somalia National Army

The airstrike was in support of Somali National Army forces who were engaged by the terrorist organization.

US Africa Command Statement: At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted three collective self-defense airstrikes overnight in a remote area near Afmadow, approximately 105 kilometers north of  Kismayo, against al-Shabaab terrorists.

The airstrike was in support of Somali National Army forces who were engaged by the terrorist organization.