Defence secretary Pete Hegseth says strikes directed by Donald Trump and co-ordinated with Somalian government
An initial assessment by the Pentagon indicated that “multiple” operatives were killed in the attacks. The Pentagon said is assessed that “no civilians” were harmed in the strikes.
Mr Trump did not identify the IS planner or say whether that person was killed in the strike. White House officials did not immediately respond to requests for comment. That has included how to kidnap westerners for ransom, instruction in better military tactics, how to hide from drones, and how to build small quadcopters.
The group funds its activities through extortion, smuggling and illicit taxation, particularly in some coastal areas where it has attempted to control local businesses.
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