Incident Code
USSOM396
Incident Date
24 July 2023
Location
in the Bisig Adde settlement of Buurhakabe district, Bay, Somalia
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
Mepa News reported that US airstrikes on the Bisig Adde settlement of Buurhakabe district on July 24, 2023 bombarded civilian areas, resulting in the death of 5 civilians, including children, and the injury of 10 civilians. Images posted by the source show multiple injured civilians being treated.
No other sources reported on this incident.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike
Strike Status
Single source claim
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Weak
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported killed
5
2 Children
Civilians reported injured
10