On March 30, 2025, Addis Ababa — According to an official announcement, US Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted airstrikes targeting locations affiliated with the Islamic State in Somalia.
The AFRICOM website stated that the operation took place on March 29, in conjunction with the Somali government.
The attacks were directed at ISIS locations southeast of Bosaso in Somalia’s Puntland region, according to reports.
“According to the statement, AFRICOM’s preliminary evaluation indicates that several ISIS-Somalia operatives were reportedly killed, with no harm reported to civilian individuals,” it was disclosed.
The military announcement stated that the extremists presented a risk to American troops. Further information regarding the mission was not disclosed.
The statement from AFRICOM also highlighted that ISIS-Somalia has demonstrated both its intent and ability to target American and allied forces. Additionally, they warned that these hostile actions pose a threat to U.S. security interests.
“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 civilians abroad,” according to the statement.
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