U.S. air strike kills more 100 militants in Somalia

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Tue, 21 Nov 2017 - 05:25 GMT

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Tue, 21 Nov 2017 - 05:25 GMT

Construction workers are seen at the site of the October 14 twin bombings, in Mogadishu, Somalia, October 25, 2017. Picture taken October 25, 2017. REUTERS/Marius Bosch

Construction workers are seen at the site of the October 14 twin bombings, in Mogadishu, Somalia, October 25, 2017. Picture taken October 25, 2017. REUTERS/Marius Bosch

WASHINGTON - 21 November 2017: The U.S. military said on Tuesday that an air strike targeting an al Shabaab camp had killed more 100 militants in Somalia.

In a statement, U.S. Africa Command said the strike had been carried out 125 miles (201 km) northwest of the capital, Mogadishu and that the U.S. would continue to target militants.

The strike was carried out in coordination with Somalia's federal government.

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