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Al Shabaab set jet on fire after crash, says KDF

Al Shabaab set jet on fire after crash, says KDF
Ministry of Defence has said that KDF jet crashed in Al Shabaab territory and the militia set it on fire. (Photo:Reuters)

Nairobi, Kenya: The Kenya Defence Forces has said that its aircraft that crashed in Kismayu on Thursday was set on fire by Al Shabaab after it fell.

KDF spokesman Colonel David Obonyo said the jet crashed within Al Shabaab territory.

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