Incident Code
USSOM594
Incident Date
18 March 2026
Location
65 km southeast of Bossaso, Bari, Somalia
Geolocation
10.893969,
49.633805
Accuracy: Province/governorate
Geolocation
10.893969,
49.633805
Accuracy: Province/governorate
Assessment Updates
24 June 2026
Geolocation added. Incident had not been geolocated when originally published.
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention a strike approximately 65 km southeast of Bossaso. The generic coordinates for this area are: 10.893969, 49.633805. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.
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
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted airstrikes targeting ISIS-Somalia on March 16 and 18, 2026.The airstrikes occurred in the vicinity of the Golis Mountains, approximately 45 km and 65 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.
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In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted airstrikes targeting ISIS-Somalia on March 16 and 18, 2026.The airstrikes occurred in the vicinity of the Golis Mountains, approximately 45 km and 65 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.
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🚨🚨 FLAGGED: AFRICOM confirms three U.S. airstrikes in Somalia over four days, two different targets, two different regions.
Strike 1 & 2, ISIS-Somalia
March 16 and 18. Golis Mountains, approximately 45 km and 65 km southeast of Bossaso in northeast Somalia. Coordinated with the Federal Government of Somalia and Somali Armed Forces.
Strike 3, al-Shabaab
March 19. Approximately 80 km northeast of Jamaame in southern Somalia. Same coordination framework, different enemy. No units or assets disclosed. AFRICOM citing operational security on both.
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🚨🚨 FLAGGED: AFRICOM confirms three U.S. airstrikes in Somalia over four days, two different targets, two different regions.
Strike 1 & 2, ISIS-Somalia
March 16 and 18. Golis Mountains, approximately 45 km and 65 km southeast of Bossaso in northeast Somalia. Coordinated with the Federal Government of Somalia and Somali Armed Forces.
Strike 3, al-Shabaab
March 19. Approximately 80 km northeast of Jamaame in southern Somalia. Same coordination framework, different enemy. No units or assets disclosed. AFRICOM citing operational security on both.