K1 has hosted coalition forces since 2017 to launch operations against the ISIL (ISIS) armed group in nearby mountainous areas.
'K1 airbase' ayaa martigaliyay ciidamada isbahaysiga tan iyo sanadkii 2017 si ay ugu qayb qaataan hawlgalada ka dhan ah kooxda hubeysan ee ISIL (ISIS) waxa uu ku dhowyahay aagga buuraleyda ah.