US Launches Airstrike in Somalia Targeting ISIS Affiliate in Puntland

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US Africa Command said in a press release on Wednesday that its forces launched an airstrike in Somalia on June 2 that targeted the ISIS affiliate in the northeastern Puntland region, as the Trump administration continues bombing the country at a record pace.

AFRICOM said the strike occurred southeast of the port city of Bassaso and claimed it was conducted in “coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia.” However, Puntland is not controlled by the US-backed government, and the US has been backing local Puntland forces that are fighting ISIS on the ground.

The command offered no other details about the strike as it has stopped sharing casualty estimates or assessments of potential civilian harm. “Specific details about units and assets will not be released to ensure continued operations security,” AFRICOM said.