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URL: https://www.africom.mil/pressrelease/36177/us-forces-conduct-strike-targeting-al-shabaab
Archive URL: https://airwars.org/source/www-africom-mil-africom-2026-01-20-000000/
Captured Post Date: 2026-01-20 00:00:00
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Author: AFRICOM
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Content:
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) executed an airstrike in the Lower Juba River Valley of Somalia on Jan. 18, 2026.The airstrike occurred approximately 45 km northeast of Kismaayo.AFRICOM, alongside the Federal Government of Somalia and Somali Armed Forces, continues to take action to degrade al-Shabaab’s ability to threaten U.S. forces and our citizens abroad.Specific details about units and assets will not be released to ensure continued operations security.

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2026-01-23 20:56:13
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