U.S. airstrikes kill Somali militants

U.S. airstrikes have targeted an al-Shabab training camp in Somalia, killing more than 150 militant fighters who were preparing to launch a large-scale attack, likely against African or American personnel, the Pentagon says

DJIBOUTI

ETHIOPIA

SOMALILAND (self-declared independence)

Hargeisa

Disputed area

Beledweyne

Mar 5, Raso camp Multiple drones and manned aircraft launch missiles and bombs on training
facility, which U.S. has been watching for several weeks

Baidoa

Mogadishu

Kismayo

KENYA

300km 200 miles

YEMEN

Gulf of Aden

Bosaso

PUNTLAND (semi-autonomous)

INDIAN OCEAN

Hobyo

SOMALIA

Control as of Sep 2015

Al-Shabab presence

African Union / government

Pro-government supported by Ethiopia

Pro-government administrations

Sources: BBC, wire agencies