JAMAME, Somalia [SMN] – A joint airstrike by the Somali forces and foreign partners thought to be Americans targeted a meeting of senior leaders of Al-Shabaab militant group.
A press release from the Government of Somalia said that the bombed site is about 14 km away from Jamame District in Lower Jubba Region, which is under Jubaland state control.
The command of the 43rd unit of the Somali National Army confirmed that the operation resulted in six casualties among Al-Shabaab officers who were present at the meeting.
However, the government said that it is still assessing the actual damage caused by the airstrike and its extent. There was no independent sources verifying the operation.
In addition, the government said that it will provide more information about the raid once the assessment is complete. The U.S. Africa command is yet to comment on the issue.
On Friday, the Somali government announced the death of a senior leader of Al-Shabaab, named Ali Ahmed Guure (Ali Qoyane), who was killed in an operation in Galgaduud region.
U.S. has hundreds of special forces in Somalia who are providing a robust advise, assist, and accompany enterprise for certain Somali units, most notably the elite Danab Brigade.
