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Breaking News: Somali civilians Killed in an airstrike in Buurhakaba

Storyline:National News

At least 10 civilians have been killed in an airsrike by suspected US drones near Burhakaba town of Bay region where Alshabab fighters have a foothold.

The civilians were travelling on a truck when their vehicle hit with the heavy aerial bombardment.

After the airstrikes Ethiopian troops from AMISOM has also reportedly opened fire on survivors who were travelling in the same convoy which carrying displaced persons from Daladoolle village near Burhakaba.

it is yet too early to know about the casualties of the shootings.

One woman who requested anonymity told Goobjoog that her relatives including a mother and her four children were killed in the air strikes.

Death toll may rise according to the locals, but Goobjoog has yet to access credible sources there to confirm.

Authorities in Bay regions have declined to comment when contacted by Goobjoog News.

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