Somali-US airstrike in battle with al-Shabab

The US and Somalia conducted a coordinated airstrike on al-Shabab militants in Adan Yabaal, a town crucial for military operations, killing 12 militants, including senior leaders, amid fears of a jihadist resurgence. Al-Shabab, which has battled the Somali government for nearly 20 years, claimed to have captured the town after a raid, though the government did not confirm this. President Mohamud emphasized the government’s determination to defeat the militants, despite acknowledging occasional setbacks in the ongoing conflict.