U.S. Attacks Al-Qaeda Related Group In Somalia

Revelation 6:3-4 NCV When the Lamb opened the second seal, I heard the second living creature say, "Come!" Then another horse came out, a red one. Its rider was given power to take away peace (prosperity, rest) from the earth and to make people kill each other (butcher, slaughter, to maim violently, in streets), and he was given a big sword (assassins sword, terrorist, loud, mighty, sore afraid).

A U.S. drone strike targeted the leader of an Islamic terrorist group in Somalia on Monday.

Pentagon officials confirmed the U.S. targeted the head of Al-Shabaab, a Al-Qaeda related group that had been fighting against the Somalia government.

“We are assessing the results of the operation and will provide additional information as and when appropriate,” Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby said.

Somali officials say that Ahmed Abdi Godane, the leader of al-Shabaab, might have been killed in the strike and they’re working to confirm his death.  The air strike came after al-Shabaab attacked a high security prison in an attempt to free several terrorists.  All terrorists were reported killed in the assault along with three government soldiers and two civilians.

The U.S. has periodically carried out air strikes in Somalia against terrorist headquarters and training centers.

Al-Shabaab is mostly active in rural areas of the country after losing control of major cities in 2011 after an offensive from Somali and African Union forces.

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