Incident Code
USSOM501
Incident Date
13 July 2025
Location
Vicinity of Bosasso, Bari, Somalia
Geolocation
11.275347,
49.186916
Accuracy: City
Geolocation
11.275347,
49.186916
Accuracy: City
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: January 13, 2026
On July 13, 2025, AFRICOM announced that “In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike against ISIS-Somalia on July 13, 2025. The airstrike occurred southeast of Bosasso, Puntland, in Northeastern Somalia.” There was no mention of casualties amongst civilians or militants. There was no other information found about this attack.
Assessment Updates
13 January 2026
Geolocation added. Incident had not been geolocated when originally published.
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the vicinity of Bosasso. The generic coordinates for Bosasso are: 11.275347, 49.186916. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.
Military Statements
U.S. Forces Assessment
Known belligerent
U.S. Forces
U.S. Forces position on incident
Not yet assessed
U.S. Forces Strike Report
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike against ISIS-Somalia on July 13, 2025.The airstrike occurred southeast of Bossaso, Puntland, in Northeastern Somalia. 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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U.S. Forces Conduct Strikes Supporting Somali National Army, Targeting al Shabaab
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike against ISIS-Somalia on July 13, 2025.The airstrike occurred southeast of Bossaso, Puntland, in Northeastern Somalia.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.