Conflict

U.S. Forces in Somalia

Incident Code

USSOM393

Location

Weelmarow Village, Lower Juba, Somalia

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

Kenyans.co.ke reported that a joint operation by US Commandos, Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) and the Security Forces in Jubaland resulted in the death of 17 al-Shabaab militants in Weelmarow Village in Lower Juba. The source added that the majority of the al-Shabaab militants were Kenyan and Ethiopian natives.

No other sources reported on the incident.

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike, Ground operation
Strike Status
Single source claim
Civilian Harm Reported
No
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons
Military actors reported killed
17

Military Statements

U.S. Forces Assessment
Suspected belligerent
U.S. Forces
U.S. Forces position on incident
Not yet assessed