Two Al-Shabaab militants were killed on Thursday in the latest US-led airstrikes in Somalia, AFRICOM said, adding that "no civilians were injured".
Somalia National Army (SNA) helped the US military to execute the airstrike near Qunyo Barrow, which specifically targted the militants, US military added.
For the last two weeks, the US military and SNA have conducted a total of five airstrikes, which are part of revenge for Mogadishu killings, army radio said.
A deadly Al-Shabaab terror attack left at least 90 people dead and scored injured on December 28th 2019, Somalia government confirmed.
Maj. Gen. William Gayler, director of operations, U.S. Africa Command, said "Al-Shabaab presents a threat to African people, America and allies".
“They are a known terrorist affiliate of al-Qaeda, who continue to radicalize and actively recruit. Persistent pressure on the network helps prevent its broader spread.”
Somalia and Kenya are the worst affected by frequent Al-Shabaab attacks, which have left over 4,000 dead in the last decade, a report said.
The attack, he added, left two Al-Shabaab militants dead, adding that "no civilians were injured or killed as a result of this airstrike".
U.S. Africa Command will continue to work with its partners to transfer the responsibility for long-term security in Somalia, AFRICOM said.
In support of the Federal Government of Somalia, he said, U.S. forces will use all effective and appropriate methods to assist in the protection of the Somali people.
Further, he added, the US will continue to partner with Somalia and her military in the counterterrorism mission, which he said is bearing fruits.
Al-Shabaab militants, who swore allegiance to the degraded Al-Qaida, has often carried retaliatory attacks against Somalia and her allies.
A fortnight ago, the group raided a US Naval Base in Kenya, killing three Americans, US Africa Command said.
During the raid, several military equipment were destroyed among them six aircrafts, Kenya Defense Forces confirmed.