WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — The US military participated in a raid with Somali National Army against al-Shabaab terror group (banned in Russia) on Wednesday, US Africa Command spokesperson Jennifer Dyrcz told Sputnik.
"US forces conducted an advise and assist mission against al-Shabaab with members of the Somali National Army July 12 (if EDT) in Kunyo Barrow, Somalia," Dyrcz said on Friday.
According to US media reports, the raid targeted a rebel-held village and a center where al-Shabaab detained civilians. A small number of terrorists were engaged in the fight, The Washington Post reported.
The Africa Command spokesperson noted that the terror group presents a threat to US citizens and American interests.
Al-Shabaab is one of the deadliest terror groups in Africa, which regularly targets civilians in public spaces such as hotels and restaurants.
