Gallery contains 1 image × Photo 1 of 1 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 a collective self-defense 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.