In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting ISIS-Somalia on Oct. 3, 2025.The airstrike occurred in the vicinity of the Golis Mountains, approximately 60 km southeast of Bossaso. AFRICOM, alongside the Federal Government of Somalia and Somali Armed Forces, continues to take action to degrade ISIS-Somalia's ability to 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.

Bosaso (Caasimada Online) – The US Africa Command (AFRICOM) announced that it had carried out an airstrike in the Puntland administration, as part of the ongoing US operations in Somalia. A statement from AFRICOM said that the strike took place approximately 60KM from the port city of Bosaso, and targeted members of the ISIS group located there. The US command did not provide further details about the casualties of the attack, but said that the strike was part of efforts to weaken the power of terrorist groups in northern Somalia. The United States has long provided military support to Puntland forces fighting ISIS, as the administration does not receive direct support from the federal government based in Mogadishu. This attack is the 81st that the US has carried out inside Somalia this year, breaking the previous record of airstrikes in 2019, when Donald Trump was in office. During Trump’s tenure, the United States has carried out numerous airstrikes against terrorist groups, while President Joe Biden has only carried out 51 airstrikes in the past four years. US operations are also ongoing in the central and southern regions of the country, where it is supporting federal government forces fighting the Al-Shabaab group. Recently, AFRICOM claimed responsibility for an airstrike in Sanaag region that killed a man it described as an arms dealer for Al-Shabaab. However, locals and relatives of the man killed have strongly rejected AFRICOM’s claim, insisting that he was a well-known peace elder with no ties to terrorist groups. The airstrike, which sparked intense tension, killed Aqil Omar Abdullahi Abdi, one of the intellectuals of Sanaag region, when his vehicle was hit by missiles as he left the Elbuh area and headed to the Badhan district of Sanaag region. Although AFRICOM said it carried out an airstrike in Sanaag, it did not disclose the name of the man killed or what he was doing at the time of his death. The leader's car was hit by three missiles, and no one else was with him, as confirmed by Ali Abdullahi, the deceased's brother, who described the incident.

Boosaaso (Caasimada Online) – Taliska Ciidamada Mareykanka ee Afrika (AFRICOM) ayaa shaaciyay inuu duqayn cirka ah ka fuliyay deegaannada maamulka Puntland, taas oo qeyb ka ah howl-galada joogtada ah ee Mareykanku ka wado Soomaaliya. Bayaan kasoo baxay AFRICOM ayaa lagu sheegay in weerarkaasi uu ka dhacay meel qiyaastii 60KM u jirta magaalada dekedda ah ee Boosaaso, isla markaana uu bartilmaameedsaday xubno ka tirsan kooxda Daacish ee ku sugan halkaas. Taliska Mareykanka ma bixin faah-faahin dheeraad ah oo ku saabsan khasaaraha weerarka, balse waxa uu sheegay in duqayntan ay qeyb ka tahay dadaallada lagu wiiqayo awoodda kooxaha argagixisada ee ku sugan waqooyiga Soomaaliya. Mareykanka ayaa muddo dheer taageero militari siiya ciidamada Puntland ee la-dagaallamaya kooxaha Daacish, maadaama maamulkaas uusan si toos ah u helin taageero ka timaadda dowladda federaalka ah ee Muqdisho fadhigeedu yahay. Weerarkan ayaa noqonaya kii 81-aad ee Mareykanku ka fuliyo gudaha Soomaaliya sanadkan, iyadoo tiradaasi ay jebisay rikoodhkii hore ee duqaymaha sanadkii 2019 lagu qaaday, xilligii uu xilka hayay Donald Trump. Intii uu Trump joogay Aqalka Cad, Mareykanku waxa uu sameeyay duqaymo badan oo ka dhan ah kooxaha argagixisada, halka Madaxweyne Joe Biden uu afartii sano ee la soo dhaafay fuliyay 51 duqayn oo keliya. Howl-gallada Mareykanka ayaa sidoo kale ka socda gobollada bartamaha iyo koonfurta dalka, halkaas oo uu taageero u fidiyo ciidamada dowladda federaalka ah ee dagaalka kula jira kooxda Al-Shabaab. Dhawaan, AFRICOM ayaa sheegtay masuuliyadda duqayn ka dhacday gobolka Sanaag, taas oo lagu dilay nin ay ku tilmaameen ganacsade hub u kala gudbiya Al-Shabaab. Hase yeeshee, dadka deegaanka iyo ehelada ninka la dilay ayaa si adag u diiday sheegashada AFRICOM, iyagoo ku adkaystay in uu ahaa oday nabadoon caan ah oo aan wax xiriir ah la lahayn kooxaha argagixisada. Duqeyntaas oo xiisad xooggan ay ka dhalatay ayaa lagu dilay Caaqil Cumar Cabdullahi Cabdi oo kamid ahaa waxgaradka gobolka Sanaag, kaas oo gaarigiisa lagu dhuftay gantaallo, xilli uu kasoo baxay deegaanka Ceelbuh, kuna sii jeeday degmada Badhan ee gobolka Sanaag. Inkastoo taliska AFRICOM uu sheegay inuu duqeyn ka geystay Sanaag, balse ma shaacin magaca ninka la dilay iyo waxa uu qabanayay xilliga la dilay. Gaariga caaqilka ayaa lagu dhuftay 3 gantaal, mana jirin cid kale oo la socotay, sida uu xaqiijiyay Cali Cabdullaahi oo la dhashay marxuumka, oo ka waramay sida ay wax u dhaceen.

The US Africa Command said it carried out airstrikes in some parts of Puntland.. Comments

Taliska Ciidanka Mareykanka ee Africom Ayaa sheegay in ay duqeymo Ka Fuliyeen qeybo Kamid ah Puntland.. Comments

The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) has confirmed carrying out an airstrike in Somalia's Puntland region, targeting suspected members of the Islamic State (ISIS) operating in the country's northern territories. According to AFRICOM, the strike took place approximately 37 miles (60 kilometers) southeast of Bosaso, a key port city located along the Gulf of Aden, late Monday. The command stated that the operation aimed to neutralize militant elements but did not release details regarding casualty figures or the extent of damage inflicted. The airstrike forms part of Washington's ongoing counterterrorism campaign in Somalia, primarily targeting ISIS and Al-Shabaab, two insurgent groups that continue to pose a threat to regional stability and maritime security in the Horn of Africa. AFRICOM emphasized that the operation was conducted in accordance with international law and in coordination with Somali authorities, though no Somali government statement has yet been issued regarding the incident. Keep up with the latest headlines on WhatsApp | LinkedIn The ISIS faction in Puntland, locally referred to as "Daacish," has maintained a foothold in the rugged Golis Mountains since splitting from Al-Shabaab in 2015. Despite being smaller in number, the group has carried out targeted assassinations, extortion operations, and smuggling activities, making it a persistent security challenge for Puntland's regional forces. U.S. officials have long viewed the Puntland-based ISIS wing as part of a broader network linked to ISIS remnants across East Africa and Yemen, leveraging the porous coastline to move fighters and supplies. Reports indicate that the U.S. military maintains intelligence-sharing and surveillance cooperation with Puntland Security Forces (PSF), who have been at the forefront of the fight against ISIS in the north. Unlike the Somali National Army, Puntland's forces operate with limited support from Mogadishu, relying heavily on U.S. aerial surveillance and logistical assistance. This latest airstrike marks the 81st U.S. strike in Somalia this year, making 2025 the most active year for American aerial operations in the country's recent history. By comparison, the previous record was set in 2019 under President Donald Trump, when 63 airstrikes were conducted--highlighting Washington's renewed military pressure on extremist networks across Somalia. The strike near Bosaso underscores the U.S. military's sustained engagement in Somalia, even as American officials emphasize a "light footprint" strategy focusing on precision airpower and intelligence support rather than large-scale ground deployments. Sign up for free AllAfrica Newsletters Get the latest in African news delivered straight to your inbox Analysts say the growing tempo of operations signals Washington's heightened concern over terrorist regrouping in northern Somalia -- a region increasingly seen as a critical front in the global fight against ISIS.

The US Africa Command (AFRICOM) announced that it carried out an airstrike in the Puntland region, targeting ISIS members in northern Somalia.

Taliska ciidamada Mareykanka ee qaaradda Afrika (AFRICOM) ayaa shaaciyay inuu fuliyay duqayn cirka ah oo ka dhacday gobolka Puntland, taas oo lagu bartilmaameedsaday xubno ka tirsan kooxda ISIS ee ku sugan waqooyiga Soomaaliya.

U.S. Conducts Airstrike Against ISIS Fighters in Puntland’s Calmiskaad Mountains Posted On 07-10-2025, 01:53PM BOSASO, Somalia — U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) said Monday it conducted an airstrike targeting Islamic State fighters in Somalia’s Puntland State, as local forces continue a military campaign in the Calmiskaad Mountains. In a statement, AFRICOM said the strike occurred approximately 37 miles (60 kilometers) southeast of the port city of Bosaso, in an area where ISIS militants are believed to be entrenched. The command did not disclose any casualty figures or provide details on the extent of damage from the strike. U.S. forces, in coordination with the Somali federal government, are supporting Puntland security units as they battle ISIS fighters in the rugged Calmiskaad Mountains, a strategic stronghold for the group in northern Somalia. Monday’s airstrike marks the 81st U.S. strike in Somalia this year, surpassing the previous annual record of 63 strikes in 2019 under the Trump administration. In addition to operations in Puntland, the United States has also carried out airstrikes in central and southern Somalia this year in support of ongoing federal efforts to defeat the al-Qaida-linked militant group al-Shabaab. GAROWE ONLINE

Monday October 6, 2025 Mogadishu (HOL) - U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) said it carried out an airstrike against Islamic State (ISIS) fighters in Somalia’s Puntland regional state. In a statement released on Monday, AFRICOM said the strike targeted ISIS militants about 37 miles (60 kilometers) from the port city of Bosaso, on the Gulf of Aden. The command did not provide additional details about the operation, including casualty figures or the extent of the damage. U.S. forces in cooperation with the federal government are supporting Puntland security units battling ISIS militants entrenched in the Cal Miskaat Mountains, as Puntland state nears the conclusion of its military campaign against the group in the region. The airstrike marked the 81st U.S. strike in Somalia this year — surpassing the previous record of 63 strikes carried out in 2019 under the Trump administration. The United States has also conducted airstrikes in southern and central Somalia in support of the federal government’s ongoing fight against al-Shabaab.

The United States military’s Africa Command (AFRICOM) has announced that it conducted an airstrike in the Puntland region of Somalia, targeting members of the ISIS group operating in northern Somalia. This operation highlights the ongoing military efforts by the U.S. to combat terrorism in the region. The strike reportedly occurred approximately 37 miles (60 km) from the port city of Bosaso, situated along the Gulf of Aden. AFRICOM reported that the airstrike aimed at terrorist operatives, although it did not provide specific details regarding the actual casualties resulting from the attack. This operation is part of the U.S. military’s continuous efforts in Somalia, particularly in areas where ISIS and Al-Shabaab are active. The airstrikes serve to disrupt the operations of these extremist groups and support local forces in their fight against terrorism. Reports indicate that the U.S. provides assistance to Puntland’s forces in their battle against ISIS, especially as the regional administration has not received direct support from the Federal Government in Mogadishu. This partnership aims to enhance local capabilities in countering the threats posed by these militant organizations. The recent airstrike marks the 81st conducted by the U.S. in Somalia this year, reflecting the highest level of air operations by the U.S. in the country. The current administration has surpassed previous records, with 63 airstrikes carried out in 2019, demonstrating an increased military pressure on armed groups operating in Somalia. Mustaqbal