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United States Africa Command launched an airstrike against ISIS-affiliated groups in northern Somalia Monday, according to a press release.

The bombing represents the 81st action against Somalia this year, according to journalist Dave DeCamp of Antiwar.com.

The United States is attempting to prop up the internationally-recognized government against challenges from various armed insurgents. President Trump has greatly ramped up U.S. military actions in the East African republic.

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