U.S. forces conducted a targeted airstrike on a terrorist group in southern Somalia over the weekend, resulting in the death of three individuals identified as members of Al-Shabaab, according to officials.

The U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) stated that the airstrike was executed in a remote area approximately 22 miles northeast of Kismayo, Somalia, on January 21. The operation was conducted in response to a request from the Somali government, with the aim of neutralizing the threat posed by Al-Shabaab.

AFRICOM’s preliminary assessment indicates that the strike successfully eliminated three members of Al-Shabaab, and there were no reported injuries or casualties among civilians.

[This conflict has been out of the headlines lately, but it’s still active. — Ed]