In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted airstrikes targeting al Shabaab on Dec. 18, 2025.The airstrikes occurred in the vicinity of Nuur Dugle, Somalia, approximately 215 km northeast of Mogadishu.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.

Al Shabaab has captured strategic town of Nuur Dugle in Somalia's Middle Shabelle region, after intense fighting that forced government troops & allied clan-based fighters to withdraw. The seizure severs critical supply route from Mogadishu to central Somalia, isolating government-held towns like Masagawa & Eldher. Nuur Dugle had been under government control since 2022. International airstrikes followed the capture of Nuur Dugle.

Al Shabaab has captured strategic town of Nuur Dugle in Somalia's Middle Shabelle region, after intense fighting that forced government troops & allied clan-based fighters to withdraw. The seizure severs critical supply route from Mogadishu to central Somalia, isolating government-held towns like Masagawa & Eldher. Nuur Dugle had been under government control since 2022. International airstrikes followed the capture of Nuur Dugle.

MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – Al-Qaeda-linked militant group Al-Shabaab has seized a strategic town in southern Somalia after a fierce gun battle, dealing a significant blow to the government’s military campaign against the insurgents.The militants overran army positions in Nuur Dugle, in the Middle Shabelle region, on Thursday, cutting a vital supply route linking the capital, Mogadishu, to central Somalia.Nuur Dugle had been under government control since November 2022, when Somali forces and allied clan militias drove Al-Shabaab out during a major offensive backed by international partners.The capture follows days of reports that militants were advancing on nearby villages. Despite those warnings, government forces appeared to make little effort to halt the advance.The fall of the town allows Al-Shabaab to sever key supply lines to Masagawa and Eldher, in the central Galgadud region. Both towns are among the few remaining government-held areas seized during the army offensive launched in mid-2022.Residents said militants overran military bases after hours of fighting, forcing government troops and allied fighters to withdraw.There have been reports of air strikes by Somalia’s international partners in and around Nuur Dugle following its capture. However, details remain limited.The latest developments suggest Al-Shabaab has resumed its counter-offensive, which began earlier this year before temporarily stalling after the group recaptured large swathes of territory across southern and central Somalia.The Somali government has not yet commented on the loss of the town.Contact us: info@somaliguardian.com

The United States Africa Command Friday confirmed that American jets had carried out air strikes on al-Shabaab positions near the Somali capital Mogadishu on Thursday.According to AFRICOM in a statement the air offensive was launched in coordination with the federal government of Somalia.”The airstrikes occurred in the vicinity of Nuur Dugle, Somalia, approximately 215 km northeast of Mogadishu” said the statement.AFRICOM said it was working in concert with the Somali Armed Forces to degrade al-Shabaab’s ability to threaten the U.S. homeland, American troops and citizens abroad.The command refrained from revealing specific details about units and assets to ensure continued operations security.Despite are sustained joint military campaign comprising African Union peacekeepers, the Somali military and US air support, al-Shabaab have retained a capability to strike Mogadishu and other parts of Somalia mainly through suicide bombings.Since 2007, the militant group has been waging an insurgency to topple the government in Somalia, a country which had been trapped in civil strife after the overthrow of Siad Barre in 1991.WN/as/APA

Close confidant reports indicate that airstrikes occurred in the town of Nur Dugle and its surrounding areas after Al-Shabaab fighters reportedly launched an attack that began with explosions early this morning. Local residents have reported hearing the sounds of bombings and sporadic gunfire, with the conflict leading to casualties, including both deaths and injuries. The Danab Special forces of the Somali National Army and organised local forces known as Macawisley militias engaged in combat with Al-Shabaab members who reportedly initiated the assault. The situation in Nur Dugle reportedly remains tense as government troops work to secure the area. As of now, neither the Somali government nor the Hirshabelle administration has commented on the explosive attack that unfolded in Middle Shabelle. Updates to follow Mustaqbal

AFRICOM airstrikes on Al-Shabaab fighters in Middle Shabelle. The U.S. African Command (AFRICOM) has carried out airstrikes targeting Al-Shabaab fighters in the Middle Shabelle region, southern Somalia, according to a statement from AFRICO M. The strikes took place near Nur Dugle, about 135 miles northeast of Mogadishu. “AFRICOM, in coor dination with the Federal Government of Somalia and the Somali National Army, continues its efforts to degrade Al-S habaab’s capability to threaten the U.S. , its forces, and our citizens abroad,” the statement read. Somalia travel guide The airstrikes followed attacks by al-Shabaab militants on government facilities and local allied militia positions, leading to intense clashes between the two sides . Local residents told the media that heavy fighting occurred, with both sides using heavy and light weapons, and explosions and gunfire erupted in surrounding areas. So far, the official casualty figures have not been confirmed, but preliminary reports indicate losses and in juries on both sides.

AFRICOM conducts airstrikes on Al-Shabaab fighters in Middle Shabelle. The U.S.‌ Afr​ica Com‌m​and (AFR⁠ICOM) has c‍arried o​ut airst​rikes targeting​ Al-Shabaab figh⁠ters i‌n M‍iddle Shabelle reg⁠ion, southern So‍malia, according to a state‌men⁠t fr‍om AFRICO‌M. T⁠he strikes t⁠ook plac⁠e near N​ur Dugle, ap‍proxim⁠a‌tely 215 km​ northea‌st of M⁠ogadis⁠hu. “AFRICOM, in coor​dination with the‍ F⁠ederal Government of Somalia a‌nd the Som‌ali National‍ Arm‌y, cont⁠inues ef​forts to‌ degrade Al-S​habaab’s⁠ capability to threaten the U.S.‍, its forc​es, and o​ur citiz​ens abroa​d,” t‍he state‍m‌ent read. Somalia travel guide ⁠T‌he airstrikes followed attacks by A​l-Shabaab militants on governmen‌t f‍acilities and local allied militia positions, which led to intense clashes‌ betw‌een the​ two sides.​ ‌ Local resid⁠ents told medi‍a that heav‍y fightin⁠g occurred,​ wit‍h both side‌s usi⁠n​g heavy​ and light weapo‌ns, and exp​lo​s​ions and gunfire he‌ard in surro‍u​n‌ding areas. So far, the official casualty figures have⁠ not been confirmed, but preliminary repo‌rts ind​icate lo‍sse‍s and in‍juries on​ both sides.

Saturday December 20, 2025 Mogadishu (HOL) - U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) carried out airstrikes targeting al-Shabaab militants in Somalia’s Middle Shabelle region on December 18, 2025, according to a statement. The airstrikes took place near Nur Dugle, approximately 215 kilometers northeast of Mogadishu. “AFRICOM, alongside the Federal Government of Somalia and the 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,” AFRICOM said in the statement. The strikes came hours after al-Shabaab fighters attacked government and allied local militia positions in the area, triggering heavy clashes between the two sides. Residents told local media that intense fighting erupted, with both sides using heavy and light weapons. The sound of explosions and gunfire was reportedly heard from areas far from the scene of the fighting. Casualties from the hours-long clashes in Nur Dugle have not yet been officially confirmed. However, preliminary reports suggest that the fighting resulted in deaths and injuries on both sides.