Conflict

U.S. Forces in Somalia

Incident Code

USSOM493

Location

northwest of Mogadishu, Somalia
Sections

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 12, 2025

On June 14, 2025, AFRICOM announced that “In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted a collective self-defense airstrike against al Shabaab on June 14, 2025. The airstrike occurred northwest of Mogadishu, Somalia.” There was no mention of casualties amongst civilians or militants. There was no other information found about this attack.

Key Information

Incident Status
Assessed
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
Original Source ↗
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted a collective self-defense airstrike against al Shabaab on June 14, 2025.The airstrike occurred northwest of Mogadishu, Somalia.AFRICOM, alongside the Federal Government of Somalia and Somali Armed Forces, continues to take action to degrade al Shabaab's 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.

Sources (2)

africom.mil
21 Jun 2025

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Source ID

188159

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Date

21 Jun 2025

Languages

English

Content

Gallery contains 1 image × Photo 1 of 1 africom_logo_jpgrelease_thumbnail Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs  In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted a collective self-defense airstrike against al Shabaab on June 14, 2025.The airstrike occurred northwest of Mogadishu, Somalia.AFRICOM, alongside the Federal Government of Somalia and Somali Armed Forces, continues to take action to degrade al Shabaab's 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.
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