U.S. Forces Conduct Strikes Targeting ISIS-Somalia

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted airstrikes against ISIS-Somalia on Aug. 31, Sept. 1, and Sept. 2, 2025.

By U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs , United States Africa Command Stuttgart, Germany Sep 05, 2025

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In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted airstrikes against ISIS-Somalia on Aug. 31, Sept. 1, and Sept. 2, 2025.

The airstrikes occurred in the Golis Mountains Region of Somalia, approximately 50 km southwest of Bossaso.

AFRICOM, alongside the Federal Government of Somalia and Somali Armed Forces, continues to take action to degrade ISIS-Somalia’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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