7 minutes agoAmerican Military Base Attacked in Kenya
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(6 years ago)The al - Shabab terrorist group has carried out an attack on an American military base in Kenya. According to initial information, an American soldier and two contractors of the U.S. Department of Defense have been killed, reports NBC. Al-Shabab is linked to the al-Qaeda terrorist network and this is the group's first attack on forces [...]
According to initial information, an American soldier and two contractors of the U.S. Department of Defense have been killed, reports NBC.
Al-Shabab is connected to the al-Qaeda terrorist network and this is the first attack by the group against American forces in Kenya, broadcast The Associated Press.
The site of the attack, Manda Bay Airfield, has been used by American forces to provide training and counter-terrorism support to partners in East Africa, as well as to protect US interests in the area.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of our team friends who lost their lives today,” said US Army General Stephen Townsend, commander of the United States of Africa Command.
While honoring their sacrifice, let us also strengthen our resolve. Along with our African and international partners, we will follow those responsible for this attack and Al-Shabaab, who is seeking to harm US Americans and interests”, he added.
