On December 17th, the US conducted its first airstrike in Somalia in almost four months, killing one militant affiliated with the terrorist group al-Shabab. The strike was carried out using an MQ-9 Reaper drone near Jilib, Somalia. There are no reports of civilian casualties, but the targeted individual has not been publicly identified. This event highlights the ongoing security challenges facing Somalia, as al-Shabab remains a persistent threat in the region.

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