Trump Authorizes Strategic Airstrikes in Somalia
President Donald Trump announced that he ordered military airstrikes targeting a senior Islamic State planner in Somalia. The operation reportedly destroyed several caves hiding the terrorists without causing harm to civilians, addressing threats posed to the U.S. and its allies.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Washington DC | Updated: 01-02-2025 22:59 IST | Created: 01-02-2025 22:59 IST
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In a decisive military move, U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed the authorization of airstrikes in Somalia targeting a senior Islamic State attack planner and others from the group.
According to a statement released on Truth Social, Trump detailed that the action was aimed at neutralizing threats posed by militants hiding in remote caves.
He emphasized the success of the mission, highlighting that numerous terrorists were eliminated without inflicting any civilian casualties, underscoring the ongoing commitment to global security.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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