- The U.S. military conducted airstrikes in Somalia, killing a senior ISIS member, with no reported civilian casualties during the operation
- Former President Trump emphasized the strikes targeted terrorists hiding in caves, reaffirming America’s commitment to eliminating threats against its security
The United States military has conducted airstrikes in Somalia, killing a senior Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) member and his allies.
President Donald Trump confirmed the operation in a post on X on Saturday, stating that the airstrikes targeted caves used as terrorist hideouts in the Horn of Africa.
According to Trump, the ISIS leader had long been a target for US forces, but the previous administration under Joe Biden failed to act swiftly.
He reaffirmed America’s stance against terrorism, vowing to eliminate any ISIS member who threatens US security.
“This morning, I ordered precision military airstrikes on the senior ISIS attack planner and other terrorists he recruited and led in Somalia,” Trump wrote.
“These killers, who were hiding in caves, posed a threat to the United States and our allies.
“The strikes destroyed their hideouts and eliminated many terrorists without harming civilians.
“Our military has tracked this ISIS attack planner for years, but Biden and his administration did not act decisively. I did!
“The message to ISIS and all who threaten America is clear: ‘We will find you, and we will kill you.’”