Al-Shabaab forces degraded by U.S., Federal Government of Somalia

To support the Federal Government of Somalia’s continued efforts to degrade al-Shabaab, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab militants near Lebede, Somalia, on Nov. 30, 2018.



By U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs United States Africa Command Stuttgart, Germany Dec 01, 2018
View Gallery
fallback
Gallery contains 1 image

To support the Federal Government of Somalia’s continued efforts to degrade al-Shabaab, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab militants near Lebede, Somalia, on Nov. 30, 2018. 

We currently assess this airstrike killed nine (9) militants with no civilians involved.

U.S. forces will use all effective and appropriate methods to protect the Somali people, including partnered military counter-terror operations with the Federal Government of Somalia, Africa Union Mission in Somalia and Somali National Army forces.

More in Media Room
AFRICOM Deputies Engage with Angolan Leaders to Strengthen Security Cooperation
Discussions addressed countering transnational threats to the U.S. Homeland and Angola, empowering partner-led security initiatives, and security cooperation’s role in promoting stability and economic growth.
Read more
U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al Shabaab
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike against al Shabaab on July 25, 2025.
Read more
U.S. Forces Conduct Operation Targeting ISIS-Somalia
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an operation against the ISIS-Somalia terrorist network in Somalia on July 25.
Read more
More in Media Room
AFRICOM Deputies Engage with Angolan Leaders to Strengthen Security Cooperation
Discussions addressed countering transnational threats to the U.S. Homeland and Angola, empowering partner-led security initiatives, and security cooperation’s role in promoting stability and economic growth.
Read more
U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al Shabaab
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike against al Shabaab on July 25, 2025.
Read more
U.S. Forces Conduct Operation Targeting ISIS-Somalia
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an operation against the ISIS-Somalia terrorist network in Somalia on July 25.
Read more
More in Media Room
AFRICOM Deputies Engage with Angolan Leaders to Strengthen Security Cooperation
Discussions addressed countering transnational threats to the U.S. Homeland and Angola, empowering partner-led security initiatives, and security cooperation’s role in promoting stability and economic growth.
Read more
U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al Shabaab
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike against al Shabaab on July 25, 2025.
Read more
U.S. Forces Conduct Operation Targeting ISIS-Somalia
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an operation against the ISIS-Somalia terrorist network in Somalia on July 25.
Read more