Conflict

U.S. Forces in Somalia

Incident Code

USSOM551

Location

in the vicinity of Araare, approximately 50 km northeast of Kismayo, Lower Juba, Somalia
Sections

Key Information

Incident Status
Assessed
Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike
Strike Status
Declared strike
Civilian Harm Reported
No

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
Original Source ↗
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting al Shabaab on Dec. 17, 2025.The airstrike occurred in the vicinity of Araare, Somalia, approximately 50 km northeast of Kismayo.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.

Sources (1)

AFRICOM
23 Dec 2025

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Source ID

367512

Archive URL

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Date

23 Dec 2025

Source Author

AFRICOM

Languages

English

Content

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting al Shabaab on Dec. 17, 2025.The airstrike occurred in the vicinity of Araare, Somalia, approximately 50 km northeast of Kismayo.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.