Somalia: Deadly strike kills 3 people near Kismayo

[Deeq A.]

MOGADISHU (Caasimada Online)—At least three people have been killed and another one injured in airstrike carried out near the coastal town, some 500km south of Somali capital Mogadishu.

The strike against Al-Qaeda linked Al-Shabaab group was conducted in Bulo-Haji area near the town, killing at least 3 children, a witness, who asked to be anonymous, said.

He says a victim was taken into hospital.

It is unclear, who carried out the airstrike in south of Somalia, but US military often carries out drone strike against Al-Shabaab in south and central Somalia.

The latest airstrike was carried out last week near Harardhere town, killing 60 militants, according to the U.S. Africa Command.

The strike becomes such U.S. deadliest strike since one on Nov. 21, 2017, killed about 100 Al-Shabab fighters.

The U.S. military has carried out at least 27 airstrikes, including drone strikes, this year against the al Qaeda-linked al-Shabaab that killed 160 Islamist fighters in Somalia.

The Al-Qaeda linked Shabaab was pushed out of the Somali capital in 2011 — and subsequently other towns and cities — by soldiers from the African Union Mission in Somalia.

The group is fighting to overthrow the internationally backed government of Somalia, but has also carried out attacks in neighboring Kenya.

Caasimada Online

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