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Islamist group Al-Shabaab attacks military base in Kenya’s Lamu County – reports Islamist group Al-Shabaab attacks military base in Kenya that houses US & local troops – reports
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Al-Shabaab jihadi militants have attacked a military base in Kenya, which houses US soldiers along with local troops, reports say. Al-Shabaab jihadists have attacked a military base in Kenya which houses US soldiers along with local troops. The fighting is “still ongoing,” reports say.
The attack took place in Lamu County on Kenya’s northern coast, Reuters reported, citing a military source and the militants themselves.
The attack took place in Lamu County on Kenya’s northern coast, Reuters reported, citing a source and the militants themselves.
Photos circulating on social media allegedly show smoke billowing from the site.Photos circulating on social media allegedly show smoke billowing from the site.
"They have attacked Manda airstrip in Lamu, which is just next to the military camp that hosts military personnel from many countries including Kenya and the U.S. We are informed that fighting is still ongoing," the military source told Reuters. According to the source, the militants attacked Manda airstrip, which is next to the base. “We are informed that fighting is still ongoing,” the source said.
There are no immediate reports of casualties.There are no immediate reports of casualties.
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