Civilian Casualties

Civilian Casualties

Incident date

March 24, 2024

Incident Code

USSOM426

LOCATION

Fiiqaay forest, Middle Shabelle, Somalia

According to the Somali government, more than 35 militants were killed by operations carried out by the Somali military and “international partners” in Fiiqaay forest, Middle Shabelle on March 24, 2024. The Somali Ministry of Defence (@MoDSomaliya) announced on X/Twitter that “Somali National Army neutralised 80+ Khawarij (al-Shabaab) militants, including leaders, were eliminated in planned

Summary

First published
December 30, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery, Ground operation
Civilian harm reported
No
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Causes of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons
Suspected belligerent
International Forces (Unknown)
Suspected target
Al-Shabaab
Belligerents reported killed
36
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Incident date

February 23, 2024

Incident Code

USSOM421

LOCATION

Al-Shabaab bases in Galhareeri district, Galhareeri district, central Somalia, Somalia

On the 23rd of February, 2024 senior Al-Shabaab commanders were reportedly killed in an airstrike announced by the Somali military and conducted against bases of the militant group in Galhareeri district, central Somalia. However, the number of Al-Shabaab members killed or injured in the strike remains unknown. An online report on the airstrike was made

Summary

First published
February 23, 2024
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
No
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Suspected belligerents
International Forces (Unknown), Somali Military Forces
Suspected target
Al-Shabaab
Belligerents reported killed
2
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Incident date

February 23, 2024

Incident Code

USSOM422

LOCATION

Farah-Adan and Jawle in Harardhere district, Mudug, Somalia

On the 23rd of February, 2024, the Somali National Army (SNA), supported by international partners, reportedly conducted a night-time military operation against Al-Shabaab in the Farah-Adan and Jawle areas of Harardhere district in Mudug region, central Somalia. It was reported that several Al-Shabaab leaders were killed in the attack, however the exact number of Al-Shabaab

Summary

First published
February 23, 2024
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
No
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Suspected belligerents
International Forces (Unknown), Somali Military Forces
Suspected target
Al-Shabaab
Belligerents reported killed
2–4
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Incident date

February 17, 2024

Incident Code

USSOM419

LOCATION

Kuntu Waarey District and the El-Wadalan area of the Galcad district, Lower Shabelle and Galgaduud provinces, Somalia

On the 17th of February, 2024, the Somali National Army (SNA) announced that they had conducted two airstrikes against Al-Shabaab militants with assistance from “international partners”. According to a statement from the Somali Ministry of Defense, one strike was conducted in the Kuntu Waarey District in Lower Shabelle and another was carried out in Galcad

Summary

First published
February 17, 2024
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
No
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Suspected belligerents
Somali Military Forces, International Forces (Unknown)
Suspected target
Al-Shabaab
Belligerents reported killed
15
Belligerents reported injured
21
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Incident date

August 25, 2023

Incident Code

USSOM400

LOCATION

in the vicinity of Basra, between Afgoye and Bal’ad towns, Lower Shabelle, Somalia

Five al-Shabaab militants were reportedly killed by operations carried out by Somalia government forces and ‘international partners’ in the vicinity of Basra, between Afgoye and Bal’ad towns on August 25, 2023. @HarunMaruf quoted state media who reported that government forces in collaboration with international partners carried out a second operation that resulted in the killing

Summary

First published
August 25, 2023
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Airstrike, Ground operation
Civilian harm reported
No
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Causes of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons
Suspected belligerents
International Forces (Unknown), Somali Military Forces
Suspected target
Al-Shabaab
Belligerents reported killed
5
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Incident date

August 25, 2023

Incident Code

USSOM399

LOCATION

Sheekhow farm outside Awdhegle town, Lower Shabelle, Somalia

27 al-Shabaab militants were reportedly killed by operations carried out by Somalia government forces and ‘international partners’ at Sheekhow farm outside Awdhegle town village on August 25, 2023. @HarunMaruf quoted state media who reported that government forces in collaboration with international partners carried out an operation that resulted in the killing of 27 militants. @HarunMaruf

Summary

First published
August 25, 2023
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Airstrike, Ground operation
Infrastructure
Agriculture
Civilian harm reported
No
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Causes of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons
Suspected belligerent
International Forces (Unknown)
Suspected target
Al-Shabaab
Belligerents reported killed
27
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Incident date

July 21, 2023

Incident Code

USSOM395

LOCATION

Buurhakaba town, Bay, Somalia

A tweet from @ArlaadiMnetwork quoted Buurhakaba town commissioner Ibrahim Mohamed Leysamow that “11 #AlShabab fighters were killed in a fresh airstrike conducted by international friends besides the city.’ No other information was available regarding the strike and who was responsible. While no sources directly implicated the US in the operation, the Somali government’s reference to

Summary

First published
July 21, 2023
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
No
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Suspected belligerent
International Forces (Unknown)
Suspected target
Al-Shabaab
Belligerents reported killed
11
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Incident date

June 11, 2023

Incident Code

USSOM388

LOCATION

Bulo-Mohamed-Abdalla under Awdhigle district, Lower Shabelle, Somalia

At least 19 al-Shabaab militants were killed by operations carried out by Somalia government forces and ‘international partners’ in Bula-Mohamed-Abdalla village on June 11, 2023 Somali National News Agency (@SONNALIVE) announced that at least 19 al-Shabaab militants were killed by joint operations between the National Intelligence Service Agency and international allies in Bula-Mohamed-Abdalla village. In addition,

Summary

First published
June 11, 2023
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Ground operation
Civilian harm reported
No
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Causes of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons
Suspected belligerents
International Forces (Unknown), Somali Military Forces
Suspected target
Al-Shabaab
Belligerents reported killed
19
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Incident date

May 13, 2023

Incident Code

USSOM384

LOCATION

Ali Fuuto, Lower Shabelle, Somalia

44 al-Shabaab militants were killed during operations carried out by Somalia government forces and ‘international partners’ in the Ali Fuuto area in Lower Shabelle on May 13, 2023. Voice of America quoted Somalia’s deputy information minister, Abdirahman Al-Adala, who said that the intelligence unit, with the support of international partners, killed 44 al-Shabab militants in

Summary

First published
May 13, 2023
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Ground operation
Civilian harm reported
No
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Causes of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons
Suspected belligerents
International Forces (Unknown), Somali Military Forces
Suspected target
Al-Shabaab
Geolocation
Village
Belligerents reported killed
44
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Incident date

May 2, 2023

Incident Code

USSOM383

LOCATION

near Nungare, Lower Shabelle, Somalia

More than 40 al-Shabaab militants were killed during operations carried out by Somalia government forces and ‘international partners’ near Nungare/ Barire town in Lower Shabelle on May 2, 2023. The National Intelligence & Security Agency (NISA) @HSNQ_NISA tweeted that more than 40 al-Shabaab militants, including leaders and foreigners, were killed during an army operation in

Summary

First published
May 2, 2023
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Ground operation
Civilian harm reported
No
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Causes of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons
Suspected belligerents
Somali Military Forces, International Forces (Unknown)
Suspected target
Al-Shabaab
Geolocation
Town
Belligerents reported killed
40
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Incident date

April 20, 2023

Incident Code

USSOM382

LOCATION

between Ugunji and Mubarak villages, Lower Shabelle, Somalia

At least 20 al-Shabaab militants were killed and “dozens” of others were injured by an operation carried out by the Somali government and ‘international security partners’ between the Ugunji and Mubarak areas of Lower Shabelle region on April 20, 2023. The National Intelligence & Security Agency (NISA) announced that 20 al-Shabaab militants, including a ring

Summary

First published
April 20, 2023
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Ground operation
Civilian harm reported
No
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Causes of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons
Suspected belligerents
Somali Military Forces, International Forces (Unknown)
Suspected target
Al-Shabaab
Geolocation
Village
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Incident date

February 28, 2023

Incident Code

USSOM380

LOCATION

Buurweyn, Hiiraan, Somalia

More than 10 alleged al-Shabaab militants were killed by Somalia government forces and ‘international partners’ in the Burweyn area of Hiraan region on February 28, 2023. A tweet from @HSNQ_NISA, the National Intelligence & Security Agency (NISA) of Somalia, announced that “more than” 10 [al-Shabaab members] including leaders were killed in an army operation by NISA

Summary

First published
February 23, 2023
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Ground operation
Civilian harm reported
No
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Causes of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons
Suspected belligerent
International Forces (Unknown)
Suspected target
Al-Shabaab
Geolocation
Town
Belligerents reported killed
10
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Incident date

February 22, 2023

Incident Code

USSOM379

LOCATION

Hiiraan, Somalia

20 alleged al-Shabaab militants were killed by a Somali forces and “international partner” airstrike in Hiraan region on February 22, 2023. Asharq Al-Awsat quoted Somali state television which announced that 20 al-Shabaab militants traveling in a vehicle were killed in airstrikes carried out by Somali intelligence forces in cooperation with international allied forces. There were no

Summary

First published
February 22, 2023
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
No
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Suspected belligerent
International Forces (Unknown)
Geolocation
District
Belligerents reported killed
20
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Incident date

February 21, 2023

Incident Code

USSOM378

LOCATION

Cadaley, Middle Shabelle, Somalia

42 al-Shabaab militants were reportedly killed by Somali forces and “international partner” operations in Cadaley near Mahaday district in Middle Shabelle on February 21, 2022. Somali National News Agency @SONNALIVE announced that the Somali National Army supported by regional forces and International partners killed 42 al-Shabaab militants in Cadaley near Mahaday district. According to Islam Times

Summary

First published
February 21, 2023
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Ground operation
Civilian harm reported
No
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Causes of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons
Suspected belligerent
International Forces (Unknown)
Suspected target
Al-Shabaab
Geolocation
Nearby landmark
Belligerents reported killed
42
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Incident date

February 17, 2023

Incident Code

USSOM376

LOCATION

near Afcad, Hiiraan, Somalia

Over 50 al-Shabaab militants were killed by Somali forces and “international partner” airstrikes or ground operations in near Afcad location in Hiiraan region on February 17, 2023. Somali National Television quoted the Somali Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism which released a statement that the Somali Armed Forces with support in international security partners killed

Summary

First published
February 17, 2023
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Ground operation
Civilian harm reported
No
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Causes of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons
Suspected belligerent
International Forces (Unknown)
Geolocation
Village
Belligerents reported killed
50
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Incident date

February 15, 2023

Incident Code

USSOM374

LOCATION

Iji and Afad, Middle Shabelle, Somalia

More than 272 al-Shabaab militants were reportedly killed and others were injured by Somali forces and “international partner” airstrikes or ground operations in Iji and Afad villages near Jalalaqsi district on February 15-16, 2023. Hiraan Online News reported that “unidentified drones” bombed villages in the Hiraan region on as part of clashes between Somali government forces

Summary

First published
February 15, 2023
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Ground operation
Civilian harm reported
No
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Causes of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons
Suspected belligerents
International Forces (Unknown), Somali Military Forces
Suspected target
Al-Shabaab
Geolocation
Village
Belligerents reported killed
72–272
Belligerents reported injured
2
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Incident date

January 29, 2023

Incident Code

USSOM370

LOCATION

between Tawakal and Garasjered, Lower Shabelle, Somalia

136 al-Shabaab fighters were killed and up to 98 others were injured in an operation carried out by the Somali government and ‘international partners’ between Tawakal and Garasjered in Lower Shabelle region on January 29, 2023. BBC News quoted the Somali government who said that 136 al-Shabaab fighters, including top commanders, were killed in a

Summary

First published
January 29, 2023
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Ground operation
Civilian harm reported
No
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Suspected belligerent
International Forces (Unknown)
Suspected target
Al-Shabaab
Geolocation
Village
Belligerents reported killed
136
Belligerents reported injured
90–98
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Incident date

November 30, 2022

Incident Code

USSOM361

LOCATION

Ali Foldhere, Middle Shabelle, Somalia

Up to 40 members of al-Shabaab were killed and others were wounded by Somali forces and “international partner” airstrikes or ground operations near the village of Ali Foldhere on November 30, 2022. Shabelle Media Network quoted the Somali government who announced that an operation carried out by the National Army, National Intelligence and Security Agency

Summary

First published
November 30, 2022
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Ground operation
Civilian harm reported
No
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Suspected belligerents
International Forces (Unknown), Somali Military Forces
Suspected target
Al-Shabaab
Geolocation
Village
Belligerents reported killed
40
Belligerents reported injured
2
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Incident date

November 26, 2022

Incident Code

USSOM360

LOCATION

Bulo Madina, Lower Shabelle, Somalia

More than 60 al-Shabaab militants were reportedly killed by Somali forces and “international partner” airstrikes or ground operations in the village of Bulo Madina on November 26, 2022. Horn Diplomat Media quoted Somalia’s deputy information minister, Abdirahman Yusuf Omar Adala, who said that in addition to a similar operation carried out in El-Dhere, a military operation

Summary

First published
November 26, 2022
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Airstrike, Ground operation
Civilian harm reported
No
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Suspected belligerents
Somali Military Forces, International Forces (Unknown)
Suspected target
Al-Shabaab
Geolocation
Village
Belligerents reported killed
60
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Incident date

November 26, 2022

Incident Code

USSOM359

LOCATION

El-Dhere, Middle Shabelle, Somalia

Over 100 al-Shabaab militants were reportedly killed by Somali forces and “international partner” airstrikes or ground operations on the outskirts of the village of El-Dhere on November 26, 2022. Voice of America quoted Somalia’s deputy information minister, Abdirahman Yusuf Omar Adala, who said that an operation conducted by the Somali army, backed by locals and international

Summary

First published
November 26, 2022
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Ground operation
Civilian harm reported
No
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Suspected belligerents
Somali Military Forces, International Forces (Unknown)
Suspected target
Al-Shabaab
Geolocation
Village
Belligerents reported killed
100
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Incident date

November 24, 2022

Incident Code

USSOM358

LOCATION

Bulo Madina, Lower Shabelle, Somalia

15 al-Shabaab militants were reportedly killed by Somali forces and “international partner” airstrikes or ground operations near Bulo Madina on November 24, 2022. Somali National Television posted on Twitter that 15 al-Shabaab militants were killed by an operation carried out by Somali security forces with the support of airstrikes from “international security partners” near Bulo

Summary

First published
November 24, 2022
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Ground operation
Civilian harm reported
No
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Suspected belligerents
Somali Military Forces, International Forces (Unknown)
Geolocation
Village
Belligerents reported killed
15
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Incident date

November 23, 2022

Incident Code

USSOM357

LOCATION

Bulo Madina, Lower Shabelle, Somalia

Over 49 al-Shabaab militants were reportedly killed and others were wounded by Somali forces and “international partner” airstrikes/ground operations in the Bulo Madina area of Lower Shabelle on November 22, 2022. Garrote Online reported that according to the Ministry of Information, over 49 militants were killed by an airstrike following an operation by the Somali

Summary

First published
November 22, 2022
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Ground operation
Civilian harm reported
No
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Suspected belligerents
US Forces, Somali Military Forces, International Forces (Unknown)
Suspected target
Al-Shabaab
Geolocation
Village
Belligerents reported killed
49
Belligerents reported injured
2
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