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Turkish jets strike al-Shabab targets in Somalia: What to know
Turkish jets strike al-Shabab targets in Somalia: What to know
A Somali Defense Ministry statement initially said Turkish F-16s carried out strikes on Al-Shabab targets before a later version referred only to “international partners.”
Ezgi Akin
Jul 1, 2026
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Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud speaks during the launch of an offshore energy exploration at the port in Mogadishu on April 10, 2026. — Hassan Ali ELMI / AFP via Getty Images
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ANKARA — Turkish F-16 fighter jets carried out airstrikes against al-Shabab targets in Somalia on Tuesday, killing nearly 35 militants, according to Somalia’s Defense Ministry, as Ankara’s growing military role in the country faces scrutiny.
Turkey’s F-16 deployment to Somalia, where Ankara maintains close military ties with the federal government, has been public knowledge since January, when the........
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