In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike against al Shabaab on Aug. 30, 2025.The airstrike occurred in the Jubaland Region of Somalia, approximately 40 km north-east of Kismaayo.AFRICOM, alongside the Federal Government of Somalia and Somali Armed Forces, continues to take action to degrade al Shabaab's ability to 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.

Mogadishu, (SONNA) — In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike against al Shabaab on Aug. 30, 2025. The airstrike occurred in the Jubaland Region of Somalia, approximately 40 km north-east of Kismaayo. As the operation remains ongoing, efforts are currently underway to assess the extent of damage inflicted on the enemy and to finalize mission objectives. Specific details about units and assets will not be released to ensure continued operations security.

US Africa Command Launches Two More Airstrikes Against al-Shabaab in Somalia @DecampDave US Africa Command announced on Monday that its forces launched two separate airstrikes against al-Shabaab in different parts of Somalia on August 30 as the Trump administration continues its heavy bombing campaign in the country. In one press release, AFRICOM said it launched a strike in the Shabelle Region of Somalia, approximately 31 miles southwest of Mogadishu. In the other release, the command said it conducted a strike in Jubaland, the southernmost region of Somalia, about 25 miles northeast of the port city of Kismayo. AFRICOM provided no details about the strikes, except to say they targeted al-Shabaab in coordination with the US-backed government. “Specific details about units and assets will not be released to ensure continued operations security,” the command said.

September 2, 2025GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: The Federal Government of Somalia has said it worked with U.S. forces to carry out an airstrike against Al-Shabaab in the southern Jubaland region, describing the operation as part of ongoing efforts to weaken the militant group.The strike hit a target about 40 km north-east of the port city of Kismayo, according to Somali officials and U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM). Assessments of damage inflicted on the militants are under way.Somali authorities said the operation demonstrates the strength of cooperation with international partners in combating terrorism.“This strike reflects the government’s commitment to eliminate al Shabaab and restore peace across the country,” a government statement said.Details of the units or assets involved were not disclosed to maintain operational security.Al-Shabaab has come under mounting pressure from joint Somali and partner forces in recent years which has degraded their ability to conduct attacks in the country.

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike against al Shabaab on Aug. 30, 2025. The airstrike occurred in the Shabelle Region of Somalia, approximately 50 km southwest of Mogadishu.

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, the U.S. military conducted an airstrike against al Shabaab on August 30. The strike took place in Lower Shabelle region, about 50km southwest of Mogadishu