In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab on Nov. 11, 2025.The airstrikes occurred in the vicinity of Muusa Xaaji, approximately 40 km north of Kismayo, Somalia.AFRICOM, alongside the Federal Government of Somalia and Somali Armed Forces, continues to take action to degrade al-Shabaab’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.

SOMALIA — In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, United States Africa Command conducted multiple airstrikes against al-Shabaab positions in Lower Jubba region between November 11 and November 15, with the most recent occurring on November 14–15 approximately 34 miles (55 km) northeast of Kismayo.ShareMore Alerts On AfricaSeparate airstrikes targeted Islamic State-Somalia positions in Bari region, Puntland, on November 8 and November 10. No additional U.S. airstrikes in Somalia have been publicly reported by United States Africa Command as of November 18.These operations form part of a broader U.S.-supported campaign that has included 220 airstrikes since February, according to Somali Defense Minister H.E. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi.The Defense Minister said of the strikes, “220 airstrikes have been carried out across areas stretching from Lower Juba and eastern Mudug to the mountains of Sanaag and Bari region. Around 868 terrorists have been killed, including 52 commanders from both Daesh and Al-Shabaab.”

November 16, 2025GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: The Somali National Army (SNA) has said its 43rd Division, backed by the Danaab commandos, carried out a series of coordinated ground and air operations against Al-Shabaab militants in several areas of Jamaame district, Lower Juba.Troops swept through Muuse Xaaji, Araare, Koban, Bangeeni, Maleyleey, Baladu-Raxma and Maam-bile, dismantling militant positions and forcing fighters to abandon their hideouts, military officials said.The ground offensive was reinforced by targeted airstrikes that destroyed locations where the militants had attempted to regroup or conceal equipment.Commanders said the operations inflicted heavy losses on the group, adding that forces were pursuing surviving fighters as the push through the wider Jamaame area continues.

JAMAAME – The Somali National Army’s 43rd Division and Danab Commandos have conducted coordinated operations against Al-Shabaab in several villages near Jamame district in Lower Juba region, military officials said. The operations, which lasted for hours, were carried out in Muse Haji, Araare, Koban, Bangeni, Maleyley, Baladu-rahma and Maam-bile. These areas are said to have been Al-Shabaab’s hideouts and movement routes in recent times. A statement issued by the military said that during the operation: Al-Shabaab’s storage and coordination centers were destroyed. Military equipment used by the group, including communication equipment and military supplies, was recovered. Members of the group were removed from their hiding places, although the official number of casualties was not disclosed. The forces also said they captured several underground tunnels that Al-Shabaab used to communicate within villages in the area. During the operation, Federal Government warplanes carried out targeted airstrikes on locations where ground forces received their instructions. The airstrikes destroyed Al-Shabaab’s few storage and meeting facilities. The officers leading the operation said the airstrikes played a key role in dismantling the group’s defenses and destroying its equipment. The Somali National Army said they were still conducting operations in the Jamame area, conducting searches in villages that were cleared of Al-Shabaab to prevent members of the group from returning. The officers added that the operations are part of efforts to ensure security in Lower Juba areas, and will continue until general security is ensured.

JAMAAME – Ciidamada Xoogga Dalka Soomaaliyeed ee Qeybta 43-aad iyo Kumaandooska Danab ayaa howlgallo qorsheysan oo ka dhan ah kooxda Al-Shabaab ka sameeyay dhowr tuulo oo ku dhow degmada Jamaame ee gobolka Jubbada Hoose, sida ay sheegeen saraakiil ka tirsan milatariga. Howlgallada oo socday muddo saacado ah ayaa laga fuliyay Muuse Xaaji, Araare, Koban, Bangeeni, Maleyleey, Baladu-raxma iyo Maam-bile. Deegaannadan ayaa la sheegay inay muddooyinkii dambe ahaayeen meelo ay kooxda Al-Shabaab ka sameysteen gabaad iyo marinno ay ku dhaqaaqaan. Warbixin ay ciidamada soo saareen ayaa lagu sheegay in intii uu howlgalka socday: Laga burburiyay goobihii Al-Shabaab ku lahayd xarumaha kaydka iyo isku-dubaridka. Laga helay agab militari oo ay kooxda isticmaali jirtay, oo ay ku jiraan qalab isgaarsiineed iyo sahay ciidan. Laga saaray xubno ka tirsan kooxda meelo ay ku dhuumaalaysteen, inkastoo aan la shaacin tirada rasmiga ah ee khasaaraha. Ciidamada ayaa sidoo kale sheegay in ay qabteen dhowr godad dhulka hoostiisa ah oo Al-Shabaab ay u adeegsan jirtay isu-gudbinta gudaha tuulooyinka ku yaalla aaggaas. Intii howlgalka socday, diyaarado dagaal oo ka tirsan Dowladda Federaalka ayaa fuliyay duqeymo lala beegsaday goobo ay ciidamada dhulka heleen tilmaamahooda. Duqeymahaas ayaa lagu burburiyay meelo Al-Shabaab ay ka samaysatay xarumo kooban oo kayd iyo kulanno u ahaa. Saraakiisha howlgalka hoggaaminaysay waxay sheegeen in duqeymuhu ay ahaayeen kuwo qayb muhiim ah ka qaatay furfurista difaacyadii kooxda iyo burburinta agabkii ay ku dhaqaaqi jirtay. Ciidamada Xoogga Dalka ayaa sheegay inay weli hawlgallada ka wadaan agagaarka Jamaame, iyagoo baaritaanno ka sameynaya tuulooyinka laga saaray Al-Shabaab si looga hortago in xubno ka tirsan kooxda ay dib ugu soo laabtaan. Saraakiisha ayaa intaas ku daray in hawlgallada ay yihiin kuwo qayb ka ah dadaallada lagu doonayo in lagu sugo nabadgelyada deegaannada ku yaalla Jubbada Hoose, ayna socon doonaan illaa laga xaqiijiyo amniga guud.