The Guardian Australia ·general ·1 hour ago

US intensifies airstrikes in Somalia but al-Shabaab remains resilient

The US has intensified airstrikes in Somalia to combat al-Shabaab, conducting 64 strikes this year alone. Civilian casualties remain contentious, with US Africa Command reporting six deaths while Airwars estimates up to 170. The campaign shows minimal impact on al-Shabaab, which still controls significant territory near Mogadishu.

Summary by OZbrief · The Guardian Australia

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