US Unleashes Wave of Strikes in Somalia Against ISIS and Al-Shabab Terror Groups

The US has launched a wave of airstrikes in Somalia targeting ISIS and al-Shabab terror threats, according to US Africa Command (AFRICOM). The increased strikes aimed at local affiliates of these groups, part of a stepped-up effort by the US military to combat terrorism in the region. AFRICOM reported the surge in airstrikes on January 12, marking a significant escalation in US counter-terrorism operations in Somalia.