Media: US airstrikes in Somalia kill at least 48 ISIS terrorists

Moscow, February 2 (Sputnik) – The United States carried out air strikes on terrorist targets in Somalia, killing at least 48 Islamic State militants, Garowe Online news website reported, citing Somali authorities.

On the 1st, US President Donald Trump said that he had ordered airstrikes on targets in Somalia where terrorists were located, and that these attacks did not cause civilian injuries. Trump said that the attacks resulted in the elimination of “many terrorists” but no civilians were harmed.

The message stated: “The airstrike killed 48 ISIS members, including 5 commanders and 12 foreigners, and Puntland security forces successfully cleared the area this morning.”

The Pentagon previously said U.S. strikes on terrorist targets in Somalia were coordinated with the country’s government.

The New York Times previously reported that the airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Somalia were the first major U.S. action during Trump’s second term.

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