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controlled town in southern Somalia amid the Somali government intensified operations against the group.
In a statement, the United States Africa Command announced on Monday that it in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, conducted an
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targeting an al-Shabaab terrorist in the vicinity of Jilib.
"Airstrikes extend the reach and influence of government while creating conditions for development and a better future for Somalis," said U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Bradford Gering, deputy director of operations, U.S. Africa Command.
"Reducing the influence and plans of al-Shabaab benefits Somalis as well as the broader international community."
The statement reads that the Initial assessment concluded the airstrike killed one terrorist.
"We currently assess no civilians were maimed or killed as a result of this airstrike," the statement reads apart.