U.S. Forces Strike ISIS-Somalia

U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike against ISIS-Somalia in Northeast Somalia on Feb. 16, 2025.

By U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs , United States Africa Command Stuttgart, Germany Feb 16, 2025

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In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike against ISIS-Somalia in Northeast Somalia on Feb. 16, 2025.

The command’s initial assessment is that the strike killed two ISIS terrorists and no civilians were harmed.

U.S. Africa Command will continue to assess the results of this operation and provide additional information as appropriate. Specific details about units and assets will not be released to ensure continued operations security.

Degrading ISIS and other terrorist organizations' ability to plot and conduct attacks that threaten the U.S. homeland, our partners, and civilians remains central to U.S. Africa Command's mission.

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