31 al-Shabaab militants were killed by alleged US airstrikes in support of the Somali National Army in the Beerhani and Qudus areas of Lower Juba, Somalia on January 1, 2025.

The official Somali National Army Radio posted on Facebook announcing that “On January 1, an airstrike in the Beerhani and Qudus areas of Lower Juba killed 31 militants, including two leaders, one of whom was identified as Gacma Dheere, the leader of the group in Wayanata area of ​​Lower Juba region.” The Somali Army did not identify who was responsible for the airstrikes, only referring to “international partners” involvement.

A post on Twitter/X from @HornDefenceAnalysis reported on heavy airstrikes in “the areas of Wayanta,Beerxano to Yaqdabayl”, adding that al-Shabaab had been digging holes to evade the Danab commandos and that @USAfricaCommand had carried out the operation to support Danab commandos.