Incident Code
USSOM529
Incident Date
8 November 2025
Location
65 km southeast of Bossaso, Bari, Somalia
Geolocation
10.893969,
49.633805
Accuracy: Province/governorate
Geolocation
10.893969,
49.633805
Accuracy: Province/governorate
Assessment Updates
24 June 2026
Geolocation added. Incident had not been geolocated when originally published.
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention a strike approximately 65 km southeast of Bossaso. The generic coordinates for this area are: 10.893969, 49.633805. 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
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting ISIS-Somalia on Nov. 8, 2025.The airstrike occurred in the vicinity of the Shikaalo Valley, approximately 65 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 (3)
AFRICOM
10 Nov 2025
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Source ID
304525
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Content
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting ISIS-Somalia on Nov. 8, 2025.The airstrike occurred in the vicinity of the Shikaalo Valley, approximately 65 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.
Kasmaal Media
11 Nov 2025
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421980
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Translated Content
CALMISKAAD: The US military has carried out an airstrike in the Shinkaalo area of the Baallade River, targeting Daesh militants.
Security officials said the strike was a targeted strike.
The strike, carried out by international partners supporting Puntland in its fight against terrorism, is part of a wider operation targeting extremist groups hiding in the Bari region.
Content
CALMISKAAD: Ciidamada Maraykanka ayaa duqeyn cirka ah ka fuliyay nawaaxiga deegaanka Shinkaalo- ee togga Baallade, taas oo lagu beegsaday xubno firxad ahaa oo ka tirsan ururka Daa1sh.
Saraakiil ka tirsan ciidamada amniga ayaa sheegay in duqeyntan ay ahayd mid si sax ah loogu bartilmaameedsaday goobtii loogu talagalay-
Duqeyntan ay fuliyeen saaxiibada caalamiga ah ee Puntland ka taageera dagaalka Argagixisada ayaa qayb ka tahay howlgalo ballaaran oo lagu beegsanayo kooxaha xagjirka ah ee ku dhuumaaleysanaya gobolka Bari.
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Kasmaal Media
11 Nov 2025
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Source ID
421984
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11 Nov 2025Source Author
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Translated Content
CALMISKAAD: The US military has carried out an airstrike in the Shinkaalo area of the Baallade River, targeting Daesh militants.
Security officials said the strike was a targeted strike.
The strike, carried out by international partners supporting Puntland in its fight against terrorism, is part of a wider operation targeting extremist groups hiding in the Bari region.
Content
CALMISKAAD: Ciidamada Maraykanka ayaa duqeyn cirka ah ka fuliyay nawaaxiga deegaanka Shinkaalo- ee togga Baallade, taas oo lagu beegsaday xubno firxad ahaa oo ka tirsan ururka Daa1sh.
Saraakiil ka tirsan ciidamada amniga ayaa sheegay in duqeyntan ay ahayd mid si sax ah loogu bartilmaameedsaday goobtii loogu talagalay-
Duqeyntan ay fuliyeen saaxiibada caalamiga ah ee Puntland ka taageera dagaalka Argagixisada ayaa qayb ka tahay howlgalo ballaaran oo lagu beegsanayo kooxaha xagjirka ah ee ku dhuumaaleysanaya gobolka Bari.