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.AFRICOM, alongside the Federal Government of Somalia and Somali Armed Forces, continues to take action to degrade al Shabaab's ability to 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.

Somalia: US, allies step up anti-terror offensive as al-Shabaab, ISIS pushed back   Posted On 02-09-2025, 12:07PM The war on terror has intensified in Somalia, with the US military joining local forces in liberating strategic towns both in the northern regions and the southern parts of the Horn of Africa nation.While the Al-Shabaab group made gains in recent months, the US Africa Command, in close collaboration with the Somali National Army (SNA), has managed to repulse attacks in strategic towns, leading to the deaths of several fighters.The US Africa Command confirmed an airstrike against the Al-Shabaab on August 30th, 2025, within the Middle Shabelle region, which is the epicentre of the ongoing offensives against the group."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," read the statement."AFRICOM, alongside the Federal Government of Somalia and Somali Armed Forces, continues to take action to degrade al Shabaab's ability to threaten the U.S. homeland, our forces, and our citizens abroad. Specific details about units and assets will not be released to ensure continued operational security."In Puntland, the local troops, with assistance from the US Africa Command and the United Arab Emirates, intensified their operations against ISIS militants, killing several fighters in the ongoing military operations.According to the counterterrorism teams, several militants were flushed out from the Calmiskaad mountains, which have been the battlefield for the Operation Lightning. Many militants have also been captured by the local forces."In the past 12 hours, our forces have been conducting operations between Carabi and Kal-Idaad in Baallade Valley. Fleeing ISIS terrorists are being flushed from their hideouts — some killed, others pursued. Fighting continues," the military reported.Both ISIS and al-Qaida-linked operatives — Al-Shabaab have been deliberately fighting to topple the fragile UN-backed federal government of Somalia. However, the strong military operations against the groups have significantly shaped the war in recent weeks. GAROWE ONLINE

The Somali National Army, especially the 19th and 25th Brigades, have conducted planned operations in the past few hours in areas of the Lower Shabelle region. The operations were carried out by the army to prevent Al-Shabaab from organizing activities in parts of the Lower Shabelle region. The Somali National Army succeeded in clearing roads used by civilians of dangerous landmines that the group had planted on important roads. The statement also stated that this operation was part of the Somali National Army's ongoing efforts to ensure the security of civilians living in the Lower Shabelle region.

Ciidanka xoogga dalka Soomaaliyeed, gaar ahaan guutooyinka 19-aad iyo 25-aad ayaa howlgalo qorsheysan ka sameeyay saacadahii lasoo dhaafay deegaano ka tirsan gobolka Shabeellaha Hoose. Howlgalada ayaa ahaa kuwa ciidanka ay kaga hortagayeen abaabulo kooxda Al-shabaab ka waday qeybo ka mid ah gobolka Shabeellaha Hoose. Ciidamada xoogga dalka ayaa ku guuleystay in wadooyinka shacabka isticmaalaan ay kasoo saaraan miinoyin halis badan oo kooxdu ku aastay wadooyin muhiim ah. Waxaa sidoo kale qoraalka lagu sheegay in Howlgalkan uu qayb ka ahaa dadaalada joogtada ah ee ciidanka xoogga dalka ku doonayaan xaqiijinta amniga dadka shacabka ah ee ku nool gobolka Shabeellaha Hoose.