WASHINGTON — The U.S. military has conducted coordinated airstrikes against Islamic State operatives in Somalia, the first attacks in the African nation during President Donald Trump’s second term. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Saturday that the strikes by U.S. Africa Command were directed by Trump and coordinated with Somalia's government.

The U.S. military said it conducted airstrikes in Somalia on Saturday, hitting targets associated with the Islamic State. A statement from United States Africa Command said they believe several ISIS operatives were killed in the attack, and that it is believed no civilians were harmed.