[American Military News] U.S. Africa Command conducted another precision airstrike in Somalia on Monday and successfully killed one Al-Shabaab terrorist.The airstrike took place in Jilib, Somalia, and did not result in any troops or civilians injured, according to an AFRICOM statement. "Our persistent actions against al-Shabaab ensures constant and continued pressure on this malign network," said U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Miguel Castellanos, U.S. Africa Command deputy director of operations.
"Our collective efforts help enhance security in the region and put al-Shabaab on notice, making both Somalia and the U.S. safer in the process," Castellanos added.
The strike is the ninth conducted by AFRICOM against Al-Shabaab in February alone.