Conflict

U.S. Forces in Somalia

Incident Code

USSOM522

Location

85 km southeast of Bossaso, Bari, Somalia

Geolocation

10.737341, 49.730042
Accuracy: Province/governorate
Sections

Assessment Updates

24 June 2026
Geolocation added. Incident had not been geolocated when originally published.

Key Information

Incident Status
Assessed
Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike
Strike Status
Declared strike
Civilian Harm Reported
No

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention a strike approximately 85 km southeast of Bossaso. The generic coordinates for this area are: 10.737341, 49.730042. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

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 an airstrike targeting ISIS-Somalia on Oct. 11, 2025.  The airstrike occurred in the vicinity of the Golis Mountains, approximately 85 km southeast of Bossaso.  AFRICOM, alongside the Federal Government of Somalia and Somali Armed Forces, continues to take action to degrade ISIS-Somalia'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.

Sources (1)

AFRICOM
12 Oct 2025

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Source ID

280655

Archive URL

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Date

12 Oct 2025

Source Author

AFRICOM

Languages

English

Content

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting ISIS-Somalia on Oct. 11, 2025.  The airstrike occurred in the vicinity of the Golis Mountains, approximately 85 km southeast of Bossaso.  AFRICOM, alongside the Federal Government of Somalia and Somali Armed Forces, continues to take action to degrade ISIS-Somalia'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.