(Mogadishu) During an operation on June 8, 2018, in Jubaland, Somalia,
one U.S. Special Operations member was killed and four U.S. service members and
one partner force member were wounded as the result of an enemy attack.
data-lang="en-gb">The operation consisting of approximately 800 forces from the SNSF and KDF were conducting a multi-day operation approximately 350 kilometers southwest of Mogadishu when the attack occurred. The mission's objectives were to clear al-Shabaab from contested areas, liberate villages from al-Shabaab control, and establish a permanent combat outpost designed to increase the span of Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) security and governance. The U.S. provided advice, assistance and aerial surveillance during the mission.
Honoring Army Staff Sgt. Alexander W. Conrad, 26, of Chandler, Ariz., killed in Somalia Friday by enemy indirect fire. Member of 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, North Carolina pic.twitter.com/dPJEKeJuSw— Lucas Tomlinson (@LucasFoxNews) 10 June 2018
Ramadan death toll stands at 1261
