Warplanes hit Al Shabaab targets outside Kismayo town

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Unknown fighter jets have bombed Al Qaeda linked Al Shabaab targets in Kismayo town, lies about 328 miles (528 km) southwest of Somali capital Mogadishu, witness said.

The warplanes struck Kanjaron area, according to local residents who asked to be anonymous.

It is too early to say the figure of the casualty.

The warplanes dropped several troops on the ground and arrested at least 4 people on suspicion of Al Shabaab members.

Somalia army backed by African Union (AMISOM) troops and US especial forces launched several attacks on militant-held areas in south of Somalia in the past months.

No word from Al Shabaab over the bombing carried out outside Kismayo town.