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Suspected US Airstrike Hits Islamic State Militants in Somalia

Mohamed Olad Hassan

   WASHINGTON/BOSASO - A suspected U.S. airstrike hit a base belonging to
   Islamic State militants in Somalia's Puntland region, according to
   local residents.

   A witness, who spoke to VOA Somali on the condition of anonymity, said
   about four missiles fired by a suspected U.S. drone hit a mountainous
   area Friday near the remote village of Ameyra, 150 kilometers south of
   Bosaso.

   "We first heard the noise of aircrafts flying low over the mountainous
   area, then four heavy strikes occurred within the range of about 15
   minutes. Then, plumes of black smoke coming from the mountains
   followed," said the witness.

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