U.S. Military Launches Airstrikes Against Islamic State in Somalia During Trump's Term

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- The U.S. military's airstrikes in Somalia target Islamic State operatives for the first time.
- Trump claimed the strikes killed many terrorists without harming civilians.
- The Pentagon confirmed no civilian casualties occurred during the airstrikes.
- IS in Somalia is led by Abdulkadir Mumin and operates mainly in Puntland.
- Recent strikes in Syria targeted a senior operative in an al-Qaeda affiliate.
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