President Obama ordered U.S. forces to support French troops in a failed mission to rescue a hostage in Somalia, Mr. Obama notified Congress on Sunday.
At least once French soldier was killed during the operation Friday.
The president said U.S. combat aircraft “briefly entered Somali airspace” to support the operation Friday. “These aircraft did not employ weapons during the operation,” Mr. Obama said.
Mr. Obama said he directed U.S. forces to participate in the mission because it furthered “national security interests.”
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