In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting ISIS-Somalia on Nov. 10, 2025.The airstrike occurred in the vicinity of the Golgol Cave, approximately 32 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.

The United States has carried out a heavy airstrike on the Golgol tunnel, about 32km southeast of Bosaso, where Daesh terrorists are holed up and surrounded by Puntland government defense forces. Dalmar Media Services

Dowladda Maraykanka ayaa duqeyn xooggan ku garaacday godka Golgol oo qiyaastii 32km koonfur bari ka xiga Boosaaso, halkaasi oo ay ku go'doonsan yihiin firxadkii Argagixisada Daac1sh, oo ay ku hareeraysan yihiin ciidamada difaaca dowladda Puntland. Dalmar Media Services

Garowe (KAAB TV) – United States forces, in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, conducted an airstrike targeting ISIS-Somalia in Puntland State on 10th November. A statement issued by the  U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) said the strike occurred near the Golgol Cave, approximately 32 kilometers southeast of Bossaso, in Puntland. AFRICOM said the operation, carried out alongside Somali Armed Forces, was intended to disrupt the group’s ability to threaten the U.S., its personnel, and citizens abroad. Details about the units or assets involved were not disclosed to maintain operational security. The statement did not disclose the number of casualties or ISIS  commanders targeted in the operation. AFRICOM and Somali authorities said they remain committed to ongoing efforts to weaken ISIS-Somalia’s capacity to carry out attacks in the region. The strikes come as heavy fighting has continued in the Mountains of Puntland since late 2024, where ISIS-Somalia maintains a presence.