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Southeast of Bosasso, Puntland, Somalia

On Saturday, 29 March 2025, six alleged ISIS-Somalia (Daesh) militants were killed in the Al-Miskaad mountains southeast of Bosasso in Puntland State, Somalia, in an airstrike declared by US Africa Command (AFRICOM) forces in collaboration with the Federal Government of Somalia and Puntland authorities. No civilians were officially reported as injured or killed in the…

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Causes of Death / Injury

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

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in the vicinity of the Golis Mountains, Puntland, Somalia

At night on Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 35 alleged Daesh (ISIS) militants were killed in the vicinity of the Golis Mountains of the Bari Region in Puntland State, Somalia, in airstrikes declared by US Africa Command (AFRICOM) forces in collaboration with the Federal Government of Somalia. No civilians were officially reported as injured or killed…

Summary

Airstrike (Drone Strike)

Causes of Death / Injury

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

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150 kilometers northeast of Mogadishu, Somalia

On Saturday, March 15 2025, six alleged al-Shabaab militants were killed 150 kilometers north east of Mogadishu, Somalia, in an airstrike declared by US Africa Command (AFRICOM) forces in collaboration with the Federal Government of Somalia. In a statement released on March 17, AFRICOM confirmed the airstrike which was “at the request of the Federal…

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Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

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in the vicinity of Ceel Baraf, Middle Shabelle, Somalia

At night on Saturday, 1 March 2025, at least five alleged al-Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Ceel Baraf, Middle Shabelle, Somalia, were killed in two airstrikes declared by US Africa Command (AFRICOM) forces reportedly at the request of the Federal Government of Somalia. No civilians were officially reported as injured or killed in the…

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Causes of Death / Injury

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

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25 February 2025

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al-Kowthar village, Middle Shabelle, Somalia

On Tuesday, 25 February 2025, up to 19 alleged al-Shabaab militants were killed in the al-Kowthar region, in an airstrike declared by US Africa Command forces in collaboration with the Federal Government of Somalia. US AFRICOM released a statement terming the airstrike as “collective self-defense” at the request of the Somali government, and that the…

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Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

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16 February 2025

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Northeast Somalia, Calmiskaad (Al-miskat) Mountains, Puntland, Somalia

On Sunday afternoon, February 16 2025, at least two alleged Daesh (ISIS) militants in the Darar Madobe/Godka Kunle area of the Cal Miskaad Mountains, Bari, in Somalia’s semi-autonomous Puntland, were killed in an airstrike declared by US Africa Command (AFRICOM) forces in a joint operation with the Federal Government of Somalia and Puntland regional security…

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Causes of Death / Injury

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

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12 February 2025

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Sheebaab area of the Calmiskaad mountains, Puntland, Somalia

On the evening of February 12, 2025 in the Sheebaab region of the Cal Miskaad mountains of the northern Puntland province of Bari, over 30 ISIS militants were killed in two joint airstrikes allegedly conducted by the US and UAE militaries, according to media and military sources. The militants, “most of whom were foreigners” of…

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Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

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Ceel Dheere (El Dheer) district, Galgudud, Somalia

On July 15, 2024, 10-50 al-Shabab militants were killed by a declared US airstrike in the Ceel Dheere (El Dheer) district of the Galguduud region of Central Somalia, according to media and military reports. There is indication an al-Shabab ground operation near the town of El-Dheer precipitated a “self defense” airstrike by the United States…

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Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

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21–22 February, 2025

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Caal Miskeed Mountains, Puntland, Somalia

Beginning at around 9pm on Friday through midnight into Saturday, 21st and 22nd February 2025, at least three alleged ISIS-Somalia militants were killed in two successive airstrikes declared by US Africa Command (AFRICOM) forces in collaboration with the Somali federal government. No civilians were officially reported as injured or killed in the strikes. The official…

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Causes of Death / Injury

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

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20 February 2025

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in the vicinity of Bulo Burti (Buloburde), Hiran, Somalia

On Thursday, February 20 2025, airstrikes were declared by US Africa Command (AFRICOM) forces in collaboration with the Somali National Army, reportedly against al-Shabaab forces near Bulo Burte district in the Hiraan region of Hirshabelle state. No civilians or militants were officially reported as injured or killed in the strikes. The strikes were officially confirmed…

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Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

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حي عصر، صَنْعَاء‎, Asr neighbourhood, Sanaa, Sanaa, Yemen

Three people were reported injured by an alleged US airstrike on the Asr area of Sanaa during the evening of 2 May, 2025. All of the sources quoted the Ministry of Health, which reported that three citizens were injured by US "aggression" in the Asr area in Al-Wahda district. Facebook user Earok explained that the…

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Civilians reported injured

Causes of Death / Injury

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

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شارع المطار مديرية بني الحارث، صنعاء, Airport Street, Bani Al-Harith District, Sanaa, Sanaa, Yemen

The Ministry of Health and Environment provided a statement to the Yemeni News Agency (Saba) that announced that a citizen was injured by US raids on Airport (Al-Matar) Street in the Bani Al-Harith District of Sanaa. Multiple sources, including @AlMayadeenLive and the Facebook page of the Public Health and Population Office, Al Hudaydah Governorate, quoted…

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Civilians reported injured

Causes of Death / Injury

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

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شارع الأربعين، منطقة سعوان، منطقة شعوب، صنعاء, Al-Arbaeen Street, Saawan area, Shu'ub District, Sanaa, Sanaa, Yemen

At least 14 people were reported injured by an alleged bombardment on Al-Arbaeen Street in the Sha’oub District of Yemen’s capital, Sana’a on 5 May, 2025. While most sources alleged US involvement, one source claimed the damage was due to a failed Houthi missile launched in an attempt to “intercept a US reconnaissance plane”. While…

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Airstrike and/or Artillery

Commerce, Vehicle (Car)

Civilians reported injured

Causes of Death / Injury

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

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صرف، بني حشيش, Sarf area, Bani Hushaish district, Sanaa, Yemen

A man and his son were injured by alleged US airstrikes on the Al-Daqiq/Al-Sabah Sardeef neighbourhood of Sanaa,Yemen on April 29, 2025. Multiple sources, including @mashhadyemeni and @alymennet, reported that the US carried out two airstrikes on the Bani Hashish district, east of Sanaa Governorate. Middle East Eye spoke with a survivor of the strikes,…

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Civilians reported injured

Causes of Death / Injury

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

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السجن الاحتياطي، صعدة, Remand Detention Center, Sadaa, Sadaa, Yemen

68 civilians housed in Sadaa's Remand Detention Centre were killed and at least 47 injured by alleged US airstrikes on the morning of 28 April, 2025. The Centre primarily held migrants coming from African countries and was believed to be holding 115 people at the time of the strike. Yemen is a frequent route for…

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Civilians reported killed

Civilians reported injured

Causes of Death / Injury

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

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منطقة ثقبان بمديرية بني الحارث, Thaqban area, Bani al-Harith District, Sanaa, Yemen

At around 8pm on 27th April 2025, at least 11 civilians, including eight children and two women, were killed and four others, including three children, were injured by alleged US airstrikes on four homes in the Thaqban area in Bani al-Harith District of Sanaa, Yemen. @TvAlmasirah provided an initial toll of eight citizens killed, including…

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Residential (House), Vehicle (Truck)

Civilians reported killed

Civilians reported injured

Causes of Death / Injury

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

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حي النهضة، مديرية الثورة، صنعاء, Al-Nahda neighbourhood, Al-Thawra district, Sanaa, Sanaa, Yemen

A man was killed by an alleged US airstrike on the Al-Nahda neighbourhood in the Al-Thawra district of Sanaa,Yemen on 16 April, 2025. Online commenters stated that the man was a civilian. On a Facebook post by Sanaa Rohi, comments attested to his lack of involvement in militancy, reporting that the deceased was a building…

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Civilians reported killed

Causes of Death / Injury

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

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مديرية بير زيد الشمالية، الجراف، صنعاء, Bir Zaid neighbourhood, Al-Jarf area, Sanaa, Sanaa, Yemen

Between one and three civilians were injured by an alleged US airstrikes on the Bir Zaid neighbourhood in Al-Jarf, Sanaa on April 24, 2025. The strikes reportedly occurred in the middle of the night. @TvAlmasirah quoted the Ministry of Health which stated that three citizens were injured by the US “aggression” on Al-Jarf neighbourhood in…

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Residential, Vehicle (Car, Truck)

Civilians reported injured

Causes of Death / Injury

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

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مقبرة ماجل الدمة، حي الصافية، صَنْعَاء‎, Majel Ad-Damna Cemetery, Al-Safiyah District, Sanaa, Sanaa, Yemen

Two civilians, a young man and his daughter, were injured when alleged US airstrikes struck the Majel Ad-Damna cemetery in the Al-Safiyah neighborhood of Sana'a, Yemen the evening of April 19, 2025. A Houthi leader was also reportedly killed in the strike. @TvAlmasirah reported that one person was wounded by a US strike on the…

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Vehicle (Car), Cultural Site

Civilians reported injured

Causes of Death / Injury

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

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حي ١٤ اوكتوبر بمديرية السبعين، صَنْعَاء‎, 14th of October neighbourhood, Al Sab’een district, Sanaa, Sanaa, Yemen

A woman, identified only as Batoul, was killed by an alleged US airstrike on the “October 14 neighbourhood” on 26 April, 2025. Missing under the rubble, her body was found more than 16 hours after the strike. A video shared by @TvAlmasirah showed Batoul’s husband, “search[ing] for his wife under the rubble of his destroyed…

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Civilians reported killed

Causes of Death / Injury

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

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ميناء رأس عيسى، الحديدة, Ras Isa Port, Al-Hodeida, Al Hudaydah, Yemen

At around 9:30 PM on April 17th, 2025, declared US airstrikes hit the Ras Isa Port in Al Hodeida, Yemen. These airstrikes were the first in a reported series of strikes that continued into the early morning of the 18th, reportedly killing at least 84 civilians and injuring another 150. The majority of those killed…

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Resources (Oil Facility), Transportation (Port), Vehicle (Truck)

Civilians reported killed

Civilians reported injured

Causes of Death / Injury

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

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سوق في حي فروة، مديرية شعوب، صنعاء, Market in Furwa neighbourhood, Shu'ub District, Sanaa, Sanaa, Yemen

At least thirteen civilians were killed and between 30 and 34 others injured when an airstrike or air defense missile hit the Furwa neighbourhood market during the evening of 20 April, 2025. Sources diverged on whether the US or Houthis were responsible. Ibrahim Khalil Muhammad was killed, as was Ramzi Zakaria Fahim al-Badawi, Essam al-Arabi,…

Summary

Airstrike and/or Artillery

Commerce (Market), Vehicle (Car, Truck, Motorcycle)

Civilians reported killed

Civilians reported injured

Causes of Death / Injury

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

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مديرية بني مطر, Bani Matar, Sanaa, Yemen

A Facebook post from “Abu Yahya Al-Eryani New” reported that one civilian was killed and one other was wounded by US raids on Bani Matar. Multiple other local sources, including @TvAlmasirah and @Alyemen_One, provided a similar death and injury toll. No other details were found among local sources about the victims. Where sources identified a…

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Civilians reported killed

Civilians reported injured

Causes of Death / Injury

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

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حي النهضة السكني، صَنْعَاء, Al-Nahda neighbourhood, Sanaa, Sanaa, Yemen

Two civilians were killed and two others were injured by alleged US airstrike on the Al-Nahda neighborhood in the Al-Thawra district of Sana'a, Yemen on April 19, 2025. The strike also reportedly killed three Houthi leaders. A Facebook post from "Palestine and Yemen News" reported "Two martyrs and two wounded" by US "aggression" on the…

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Civilians reported killed

Civilians reported injured

Causes of Death / Injury

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

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بجوار مصنع الصواري للسيراميك، متنة، منطقة بني مطر, Al-Sawari Ceramics Factory, Matnah, Bani Matar District, Sanaa, Yemen

At least three civilians were killed and between 10 and 29 others were injured by alleged US airstrikes on a factory in the Matna area in Bani Matar, Sanaa, Yemen on April 13th, 2025. Initial reporting from the Yemeni Ministry of Health, quoted by @TvAlmasirah and Al Moaeed Abd al Bari, stated that two people…

Summary

Warehouse, Healthcare (Ambulance)

Civilians reported killed

Civilians reported injured

Causes of Death / Injury

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

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منطقة شعب الحافة، مديرية شعوب، صنعاء, Shaab Al-Hafa area, Shu'ub district, Sanaa, Sanaa, Yemen

At least three civilians, including at least one child and one woman, were killed and between 16 to 25 other civilians, including 11 women and children, were injured by alleged US airstrikes on the Shaab Al-Hafa neighborhood in the Shu'ub district of Sanaa, Yemen on April 6, 2025. A tweet from @Jih_8 reported that a…

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Civilians reported killed

Civilians reported injured

Causes of Death / Injury

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

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حي النهضة السكني، صَنْعَاء, Al-Nahda neighbourhood, Sanaa, Sanaa, Yemen

A civilian was killed, in addition to between four and six Houthi leaders and members, by alleged US airstrikes on Al-Nahda neighborhood in the Al-Thawra district of Sanaa, Yemen on April 13, 2025. A tweet from @AlHudhudmag reported that one person was killed by a US attack on the Al-Nahda residential neighborhood in the Al-Thawra…

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Civilians reported killed

Causes of Death / Injury

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

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ذَمَار, Dhamar, Dhamar, Yemen

A farm worker was killed and three other farm workers were injured by alleged US airstrikes on a farm west of Dhamar City during the evening of April 8, 2025. Marib Press reported that the US carried out three airstrikes west of Dhamar City, which according to the Houthis hit a farm, wounding three people.…

Summary

Agriculture (Agricultural Land)

Civilians reported killed

Civilians reported injured

Causes of Death / Injury

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

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حفصين, Hafsin, Sadaa, Yemen

At least one civilian was killed and four others were wounded by alleged US airstrikes which struck a solar energy store in the Hafsin area, west of Saada city, Yemen on April 5, 2025. According to @TvAlmasirah, a "citizen" was killed and four others were injured when a US attack in the Hafsin area hit…

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Commerce (Shop)

Civilians reported killed

Civilians reported injured

Causes of Death / Injury

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

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حي المنصورية, Al-Mansouriyah District, Al-Hudaydah, Yemen

Four men were killed and a number of others were injured by alleged US airstrikes on the Water Authority building in Al-Mansouriyah District, Al Hudaydah, Yemen on April 1, 2025. Initial reports from @TvAlmasirah stated that "martyrs and wounded" had resulted from the US "targeting" of the Water Authority building in Al-Mansouriyah. A post from…

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Civilians reported killed

Civilians reported injured

Causes of Death / Injury

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

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