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Statement by Pentagon Spokesman Capt. Jeff Davis on U.S. Strikes Against AQAP in Yemen, March 2, 2017

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 2, 2017. U.S. forces conducted a series of precision strikes in Yemen against al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula, or AQAP, in the early morning of March 2 (Yemen time).  More than 20 strikes targeted AQAP militants, equipment and infrastructure in the Yemeni governorates of Abyan, Al Bayda and Shabwah.

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The strikes were conducted in partnership with the Government of Yemen, and were coordinated with President Hadi.  The Government of Yemen is a valuable…

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