US assassination drone strikes have claimed the lives of at least six civilians in southern Somalia, Press TV reports.

US assassination drone strikes have claimed the lives of at least six civilians in southern Somalia, Press TV reports.

A source in the Al-Shebab group told AP a drone hit the car in Somalia's Middle Juba region.

Washington has been carrying out assassination drone attacks in other countries including Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Yemen.

The United States claims the CIA-run strikes are aimed at militants. But witness reports and figures offered by local authorities indicate the attacks have led to massive civilian deaths in these countries.

The UN has condemned the US assassination drone strikes, saying they pose a challenge to international law.