Incident Code
USSOM482
Incident Date
13 May 2025
Location
north of Mogadishu, Somalia
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
On May 13, 2025, AFRICOM announced that “In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike against al Shabaab on May 13, 2025. The airstrike occurred north of Mogadishu, Somalia.” There was no mention of casualties amongst civilians or militants. There was no other information found about this attack.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike
Strike Status
Declared strike
Civilian Harm Reported
No
Military Statements
U.S. Forces Assessment
Known belligerent
U.S. Forces
U.S. Forces position on incident
Not yet assessed
U.S. Forces Strike Report
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike against al Shabaab on May 13, 2025.
The airstrike occurred north of Mogadishu, Somalia.
Al Shabaab has proven both its will and capability to attack U.S. and partner forces.
AFRICOM, alongside the Federal Government of Somalia and Somali Armed Forces, continues to take action to degrade al Shabaab ability to plan and conduct attacks that threaten the U.S. homeland, our forces, and our citizens abroad.
Specific details about units and assets will not be released to ensure continued operations security.