WASHINGTON — The U.S. army has performed coordinated airstrikes in opposition to Islamic State operatives in Somalia, the primary assaults within the African nation throughout President Donald Trump’s second time period.
Protection Secretary Pete Hegseth stated Saturday that the strikes by U.S. Africa Command have been directed by Trump and coordinated with Somalia’s authorities.
An preliminary evaluation by the Pentagon indicated that “a number of” operatives have been killed. The Pentagon stated it assessed that no civilians have been harmed within the strikes.
Trump, in a submit on social media, stated a senior IS planner and recruits have been focused within the operation.
“The strikes destroyed the caves they reside in, and killed many terrorists with out, in any method, harming civilians. Our Navy has focused this ISIS Assault Planner for years, however Biden and his cronies wouldn’t act shortly sufficient to get the job achieved. I did!” Trump stated. “The message to ISIS and all others who would assault People is that “WE WILL FIND YOU, AND WE WILL KILL YOU!”
