US kills four Islamic State terrorists in Libya strike
The United States has conducted three counterterrorism strikes in Libya in 2018.
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US strikes Shabaab again outside Mogadishu
The strike killed 12 Shabaab terrorists.
US Military reviews possible civilian casualties in Yemen, Somalia
Two regional combatant commands acknowledged reports of civilian casualties in recent operations.
As Senate probes Yemen role, US quietly continues strikes
The military has not produced detailed press releases for any strikes this year, continuing 2017’s limited transparency.
US strike kills three Shabaab fighters in Somalia
US forces have conducted four strikes in Somalia in 2018, all of which targeted Shabaab.
Newly created ‘teaching’ brigade prepares to deploy to Afghanistan
The Security Force Assist Brigade (SFAB) will be responsible for developing partner nation militaries, an area in which the United States has struggled in the past.
Saudi-led coalition turns the tide in Yemen conflict
Backed by Saudi air power, Yemeni forces are advancing on a number of critical fronts including Yemen’s northern border and western coast.
Houthis fire another missile on Riyadh
The Houthis claim the missile used was a Burkan-2H, which recent evidence suggests is Iranian-supplied.