The United States has launched its first airstrikes against al-Shabab militants in Galkayo, northern Somalia, on Tuesday.
These are the first airstrikes since President Joe Biden came to power.
U.S. Department of Defense spokeswoman Cindi Kingal said the United States was supporting Somali forces that were being invaded by militants.
Preliminary reports say civilians were injured.
President Biden controlled airstrikes using drones outside the United States.
His predecessor Donald Trump increased airstrikes in Somalia during his tenure.
Just before leaving office, he ordered the special forces of 700 troops deployed to Somalia to withdraw.
Somalia has been facing insecurity as a result of attacks by al-Shabab militants.
