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434 incidents
10–11 February, 2019
Incident Code
USSOM193
Location
Janaale, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
A joint night time operation at Janaale by Somali National Armed Forces and AFRICOM - including the reported landing of US forces - led to a number of al Shabaab casualties and possible damage to civilian homes. Although AFRICOM did not confirm the incident at the time, a later FOIA response did confirm the action.…
Summary
Published
10 February 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
,
Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)
Military actors reported killed
8
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
,
Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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8 February 2019
Incident Code
USSOM192
Location
Road between Araare and Kobon, Lower Juba, Somalia
US Africa Command reported that the previous day, it had carried an airstrike in the vicinity of Kobon, near the city of Kismayo. AFRICOM added that "at this time, it was assessed no civilians were injured or killed in either airstrike." AFRICOM did not specify the number of belligerents killed, although AP reported that eight…
Summary
Published
8 February 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
8–32
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
,
Unknown
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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7 February 2019
Incident Code
USSOM191
Location
Bariire, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
US Africa Command reported that it had carried out an airstrike on the previous day "in the vicinity of Bariire, Lower Shebelle Region, Somalia, on February 7, 2019." According to the official statement, "This precision airstrike was executed after our Somali partners were engaged by al-Shabaab militants as they conducted an operation to disrupt al-Shabaab…
Summary
Published
7 February 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
4
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
,
Unknown
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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6 February 2019
Incident Code
USSOM190
Location
غندرشي, Gandarshe, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
US Africa Command reported that two days previously, it had carried out an airstrike "in the vicinity of Gandarshe, Lower Shebelle Region, Somalia, on February 6, 2019." AFRICOM reported that it "currently assesses the airstrike on February 6 killed 11 militants." It added that "at this time, it was assessed no civilians were injured or…
Summary
Published
6 February 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
11
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
,
Unknown
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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5 February 2019
Incident Code
USSOM189
Location
ليغو, Leego, Bay, Somalia
US Africa Command reported on the same day that it had "conducted an airstrike in the vicinity of Leego, Bay Region, Somalia, on February 5, 2019." According to AFRICOM this was the second airstrike it undertook over a 48 hour period, the first occurring on February 3rd in Gandarshe, Lower Shebelle Region. AFRICOM added that…
Summary
Published
5 February 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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3 February 2019
Incident Code
USSOM188
Location
غندرشي, Gandarshe, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
US Africa Command reported that it had conducted an airstrike "in the vicinity of Gandarshe, Lower Shebelle Region, Somalia, on February 3, 2019". AFRICOM added that "at this time, it was assessed no civilians were injured or killed in either airstrike." It did not specify whether any belligerent forces had been killed or injured. According to…
Summary
Published
3 February 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
1–5
Causes of Death / Injury
Unknown
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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2 February 2019
Incident Code
USSOM187
Location
Forsooley, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
A reported tweet from Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency - apparently since deleted - referred to a joint raid on February 2nd by Somali and US forces which was said to have killed 40 al Shabaab fighters. Goobjoog News, which picked up on the original tweet, said that "The National Intelligence and Security Agency…
Summary
Published
2 February 2019
Strike Type
Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)
Military actors reported killed
40
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
,
Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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1 February 2019
Incident Code
USSOM186a-C
Location
IVO Janay Abdalle, Lower Juba, Somalia
An unspecified number was allegedly killed by a US strike on Janay Abdalle, which AFRICOM later discounted. In first quarterly civilian casualty assessment it says: "February 3, 2019, AFRICOM received one allegation from an online media source claiming an unspecified number of civilians were killed from an airstrike in the vicinity of Janay Abdalle, Somalia,…
Summary
Published
1 February 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
2–3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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1 February 2019
Incident Code
USSOM186
Location
غندرشي, Gandarshe, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
AFRICOM reported that the previous day it had "conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab fighters in the vicinity of Gandarshe, Lower Shebelle Region, Somalia, on February 1, 2019." It added that "at this time, it was assessed no civilians were injured or killed in this airstrike." However, AFRICOM claimed that the strike had "killed 13 militants." According…
Summary
Published
1 February 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
13
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
,
Unknown
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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30 January 2019
Incident Code
USSOM185
Location
Shebeeley, Hiiraan, Somalia
US Africa Command reported that the previous day it had "conducted an airstrike near a terrorist encampment location in the vicinity of Shebeeley, Hiran Region, Somalia, on January 30, 2019." It added: "no civilians were injured or killed in this airstrike." However, AFRICOM claimed that the airstrike "killed twenty-four militants." This contrasted with AFRICOM claims just…
Summary
Published
30 January 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
24
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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23 January 2019
Incident Code
USSOM183
Location
جيليب, Jilib, Middle Juba, Somalia
AFRICOM reported that the previous day it had "conducted two (2) airstrikes targeting al-Shabaab militants near Jilib, Middle Juba Region, Somalia, on January 23, 2019." It also asserted that "at this time we assess no civilians were injured or killed in these airstrikes." AFRICOM gave no figures on the number of belligerents killed. Associated Press…
Summary
Published
23 January 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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23 January 2019
Incident Code
USSOM184
Location
جيليب, Jilib, Middle Juba, Somalia
AFRICOM reported that the previous day it had “conducted two (2) airstrikes targeting al-Shabaab militants near Jilib, Middle Juba Region, Somalia, on January 23, 2019.” It also asserted that “at this time we assess no civilians were injured or killed in these airstrikes.” AFRICOM gave no figures on the number of belligerents killed. Associated Press…
Summary
Published
23 January 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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20 January 2019
Incident Code
USSOM182-C
Location
Radio Andalus, Jilib, Middle Juba, Somalia
A reported airstrike or bomb blast by an unknown party on an al Shabaab radio station in Buale or Jilib town killed up to 25 al Shabaab supporters - five of them journalists. US Africa Command later denied responsibility. According to Sonna Somalia, "At least 10 people have been killed and more than 30 others…
Summary
Published
20 January 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
(
Drone Strike
)
Civilians reported killed
0–5
Military actors reported killed
10–25
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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19 January 2019
Incident Code
USSOM181
Location
Between Araare crossing and Muse Haji, near Baar Sanguni, Lower Juba, Somalia
Up to 73 al Shabaab fighters were killed in a confirmed retaliatory strike conducted by US Africa Command. On the same day as the attack, AFRICOM reported that it had "conducted an airstrike targeting militants near Jilib, Middle Juba Region, Somalia, on January 19, 2019." The airstrike was apparently conducted after a large contingent of…
Summary
Published
19 January 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
,
Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)
Military actors reported killed
52–73
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
,
Unknown
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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8 January 2019
Incident Code
USSOM180
Location
Yaaq Braawe, Bay, Somalia
US Africa Command reported that the previous day, it had conducted "one (1) airstrike targeting an al-Shabaab encampment in the vicinity of Yaaq Braawe, Bay Region, Somalia, on January 8, 2019." It added: "At this time we assess no civilians were injured or killed in this airstrike." AFRICOM also stated that the airstrike "killed six…
Summary
Published
8 January 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
6
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
,
Unknown
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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7 January 2019
Incident Code
USSOM178
Location
Baqdaad, Lower Juba, Somalia
US Africa Command reported that the day previously, it had "conducted two airstrikes targeting al-Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Baqdaad, Somalia, on January 7, 2019." AFRICOM stated that "At this time we assess no civilians were injured or killed in these airstrikes." According to AFRICOM "four militants" were killed in the strikes. AFRICOM added…
Summary
Published
7 January 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
4
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
,
Unknown
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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7 January 2019
Incident Code
USSOM179
Location
Baqdaad, Lower Juba, Somalia
US Africa Command reported that the day previously, it had “conducted two airstrikes targeting al-Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Baqdaad, Somalia, on January 7, 2019.” AFRICOM stated that “At this time we assess no civilians were injured or killed in these airstrikes.” According to AFRICOM “four militants” were killed in the strikes. AFRICOM added…
Summary
Published
7 January 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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6 January 2019
Incident Code
USSOM177
Location
Vicinity of Deerow Sanle, Bay, Somalia
AFRICOM reported on the same day that it had carried out an airstrike targeting al Shabaab in the vicinity of Dheerow Sanle in the Lower Shabelle region of Somalia. According to AFRICOM "no civilians were injured or killed in this airstrike." The strike "killed six (6) militants and destroyed one vehicle." In a subsequent FOIA response…
Summary
Published
6 January 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
6
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
,
Unknown
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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2 January 2019
Incident Code
USSOM176
Location
Deerow Sanle, Bay, Somalia
AFRICOM reported the day previously it had conducted "one airstrike targeting al-Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Dheerow Sanle, Somalia, on January 2, 2019." It added: "At this time we assess no civilians were injured or killed in this airstrike." However, AFRICOM stated that "10 militants" were killed in this event. Voice of America reporter Harun…
Summary
Published
2 January 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
9–10
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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30 December 2018
Incident Code
USSOM175
Location
جيليب, Jilib, Middle Juba, Somalia
A joint action by Somali troops and US Special Forces killed 30 al Shabaab militants including two foreign fighters, in the town of Jilib, according to a Somali National Army commander. Xinhua reported the following: "The Somali National Army (SNA) on Sunday killed 30 al-Shabab militants, including two foreign nationals, in the southern town of…
Summary
Published
30 December 2018
Strike Type
Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)
,
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
30
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
,
Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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19 December 2018
Incident Code
USSOM173
Location
Beled Amin South, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
A total of 11 al Shabaab militants were killed as US forces conducted two airstrikes in the vicinity of Beled Amin South on December 19th, a US Africa Command press release claimed. According to AFRICOM, no civilians were harmed. The first strike referenced here killed eight militants and the second strike killed three militants, the…
Summary
Published
19 December 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
8
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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19 December 2018
Incident Code
USSOM174
Location
Beled Amin South, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
A total of 11 al Shabaab militants were killed as US forces conducted two airstrikes in the vicinity of Beled Amin South on December 19th, a US Africa Command press release claimed. According to AFRICOM, no civilians were harmed. The strike referenced here killed three militants and the second strike killed eight militants, the US…
Summary
Published
19 December 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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16 December 2018
Incident Code
USSOM172
Location
غندرشي, Gandarshe, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
AFRICOM publicly reported two strikes on the same area on the same day – asserting that it had killed 28 al Shabaab militants in total in the vicinity of Gandarshe. Another four strikes took place at the same location the previous day on December 15th, it said – killing another 34 militants. “All six airstrikes…
Summary
Published
16 December 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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16 December 2018
Incident Code
USSOM171
Location
غندرشي, Gandarshe, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
AFRICOM publicly reported two strikes on the same area on the same day – asserting that it had killed 28 al Shabaab militants in total in the vicinity of Gandarshe. Another four strikes took place at the same location the previous day on December 15th, it said – killing another 34 militants. “All six airstrikes…
Summary
Published
16 December 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
28
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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15 December 2018
Incident Code
SOM121a
Location
غندرشي, Gandarshe, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
AFRICOM publicly reported four strikes on the same area on the same day – asserting that it had killed 34 al Shabaab militants in total in the vicinity of Gandarshe. Another two strikes took place on December 16th, it said – killing another 28 militants. “All six airstrikes were conducted in close coordination with the…
Summary
Published
15 December 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
26
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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15 December 2018
Incident Code
USSOM170
Location
غندرشي, Gandarshe, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
AFRICOM publicly reported four strikes on the same area on the same day – asserting that it had killed 34 al Shabaab militants in total in the vicinity of Gandarshe. Another two strikes took place on December 16th, it said – killing another 28 militants. “All six airstrikes were conducted in close coordination with the…
Summary
Published
15 December 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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15 December 2018
Incident Code
USSOM167
Location
غندرشي, Mountainous area near Gandarshe, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
AFRICOM publicly reported the first of four strikes on the same area on the same day - asserting that it had killed eight al Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Gandarshe. The tweet was issued shortly after noon GMT, indicating that the attack was earlier that morning. Two days later AFRICOM revealed that it had…
Summary
Published
15 December 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
8
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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15 December 2018
Incident Code
USSOM169
Location
غندرشي, Gandarshe, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
AFRICOM publicly reported four strikes on the same area on the same day – asserting that it had killed 34 al Shabaab militants in total in the vicinity of Gandarshe. Another two strikes took place on December 16th, it said – killing another 28 militants. “All six airstrikes were conducted in close coordination with the…
Summary
Published
15 December 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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8–9 December, 2018
Incident Code
USSOM166-C
Location
Baladul Rahma, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
One civilian was reportedly killed and another injured in a confirmed US airstrike in Baladul Rahma near Basra, Somalia according to a field investigation by Amnesty International - though US Africa Command continues to deny that any civilians were harmed. In a press release from AFRICOM issued at the time, it had said it carried…
Summary
Published
8 December 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
(
Drone Strike
)
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Military actors reported killed
3–4
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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4 December 2018
Incident Code
USSOM165
Location
Awdheegle, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
Four al Shabaab fighters were reported killed as the US carried out what it said was a self-defence strike in the vicinity of Awdheegle, Lower Shabelle, after US and partner forces came under attack, US Africa Command said in a statement. Associated Press gave a detailed report on the event: "Somali commandos backed by U.S.…
Summary
Published
4 December 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
4
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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