Three Al-Shabaab fighters were killed in an airstrike by United States personnel on Thursday.
US Africa Command (AFRICOM) confirmed that the incident took place.
AFRICOM confirmed carrying out what it calls a “collective self-defense” against the terrorists.
Specifically, the airstrike targeted Al-Shabaab fighters in Wayaanta, an area roughly 60km to the southwest of Kismayo.
As per state media, Danaab Forces were in the vicinity at the time of the airstrike.