US Conducts First Airstrike in Somalia Under Biden Administration
July 20, 2021 | By Brian W. Everstine
U.S. forces July 20 conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabab fighters in Somalia, the first such strike under President Joe Biden.
The strike, which comes after most American troops have left the country, supported partner Somali forces under attack in the vicinity of Galkayo.
“There were no U.S. forces accompanying Somali forces during this operation,” Defense Department spokesperson Cindi King said in a statement. “U.S. forces were conducting a remote advise-and-assist mission in support of designated Somali partner forces. U.S. forces are authorized to conduct strikes in support of combatant commander-designated partner forces under collective self defense.”
The last airstrike in Somalia was Jan. 19, just before Biden was inaugurated as President.
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