U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al Shabaab

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike against al Shabaab approximately 60 km northwest of Kismayo in the Lower Juba Region of Somalia on April 21, 2025.

By U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs , United States Africa Command Stuttgart, Germany Apr 21, 2025

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In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike against al Shabaab approximately 60 km northwest of Kismayo in the Lower Juba Region of Somalia on April 21, 2025.

Al Shabaab has proved both its will and capability to attack U.S. forces.

AFRICOM, 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 citizens abroad.

Specific details about 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 an airstrike against al Shabaab approximately 60 km northwest of Kismayo in the Lower Juba Region of Somalia on April 21, 2025.

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