Dozens of Al Shabaab Feared Dead as Missiles Hit Two Main Stronghold Towns

Dozens of al-Shabaab members including their commanders are feared dead after four missiles hit their stronghold towns in Sakow and Salagle localities.

local media reported that suspected US drones bombed the two al-Shabaab controled towns in Middle Jubba region. It is not clear the exact casualties of the attacks but officials who are privy to the missions, claimed one of the targets was a meeting point attended by a number of al-Shabaab commanders.

Neither the US government Nor Alshabab fighters have commented on this attack against al-Shabaab’s stronghold towns. AFRICOM has conducted five airstrikes against al-Shabaab compounds and key leaders in Somalia since Jan. 15, an estimated 700 troops withdrew from the country on orders from former President Donald Trump.
The command has conducted a total of eight airstrikes since the new year began, according to an AFRICOM spokesman as of Jan. 24. The US government has been supporting Somali government to train its soldiers.