Nigeria, Dec. 26 -- The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) has announced that it killed "multiple" terrorists in targeted airstrikes against Islamic State (ISIS) camps in Sokoto State.

In a statement posted on its website, AFRICOM said the 25 December operation was in coordination with Nigerian authorities.

According to the command, its initial assessment indicates that multiple ISIS terrorists were killed during the strikes, which targeted camps used by the group for planning and coordination.

It said the operation was carried out as part of ongoing efforts to disrupt violent extremist networks operating in the region and to strengthen counterterrorism cooperation with Nigeria and other regional partners.

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