U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al Shabaab

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted airstrikes against advanced conventional weapons aboard a flagless vessel and a smaller supporting vessel inside Somalia territorial waters on April 16, 2025.

By U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs , United States Africa Command Stuttgart, Germany Apr 18, 2025

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In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted airstrikes against advanced conventional weapons aboard a flagless vessel and a smaller supporting vessel inside Somalia territorial waters on April 16, 2025.

The weapons were enroute to al Shabaab terrorists inside Somalia and posed an imminent threat to partner and U.S. forces in Somalia.

AFRICOM's initial assessment is that no civilians were harmed.

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

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U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al Shabaab

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted airstrikes against advanced conventional weapons aboard a flagless vessel and a smaller supporting vessel inside Somalia territorial waters on April 16, 2025.

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