U.S. Kills Al-Shabab Leader With Ties To Manda Bay Attack

U.S. Kills Al-Shabab Leader With Ties To Manda Bay Attack

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The US Africa Command reported the death of a leader responsible for the Manda Bay Airfield attack during a precision airstrike in Somalia. The leader, involved in planning terrorist operations on the Kenya border, was killed alongside his wife. Despite repelling the attack, a US service member and two contractors were killed. The US Africa Command condemned Al Shabab as an enemy of peace and vowed to pursue those responsible.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the precision airstrike in Somalia?

The airstrike missed its target.

The leader responsible for the Manda Bay attack was captured.

The leader escaped unharmed.

The leader and his wife were killed.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the leader's role in the terrorist operations?

He was in charge of planning and directing operations.

He was a recruiter for new members.

He was a financial supporter.

He was a spokesperson for the group.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many US personnel were killed in the Manda Bay attack?

One service member and two contractors.

Two service members and one contractor.

Three service members.

No US personnel were killed.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the US Africa Command describe Al Shabab?

A peaceful organization.

A remorseless enemy of peace and stability.

A humanitarian group.

A political party.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the US's stance on pursuing those responsible for the Manda Bay attack?

They will ignore them.

They will provide them with aid.

They will negotiate with them.

They will relentlessly pursue them.