Federal Government of Somalia engages al Shabaab with support from U.S. Forces

At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted collective self-defense airstrikes against al Shabaab on March 1, 2025.



By U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs United States Africa Command Stuttgart, Germany Mar 02, 2025
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At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted collective self-defense airstrikes against al Shabaab on March 1, 2025. 

The airstrikes occurred in the vicinity of Ceel Baraf, Somalia.

The command's initial assessment is that several terrorists and a vehicle were neutralized and that no civilians were injured or killed.

Al Shabaab has proved both its will and capability to attack U.S. and partner forces. This jihadist group's malicious efforts threaten U.S. security interests.

U.S. Africa Command, alongside the Federal Government of Somalia and Somali Armed Forces, continues to take action to degrade al Shabaab's ability to plan and conduct attacks that threaten the U.S. homeland, our forces, and our civilians abroad. 

Specific details about units and assets will not be released to ensure continued operations security.

 

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