Incident Code
USSOM549
Incident Date
15–16 December, 2025
Location
70 km southeast of Bossaso, Bari, Somalia
Geolocation
10.841712,
49.645453
Accuracy: Province/governorate
Geolocation
10.841712,
49.645453
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 70 km southeast of Bossaso. The generic coordinates for this area are: 10.841712, 49.645453. 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 airstrikes targeting ISIS-Somalia on Dec. 15-16, 2025.The airstrikes occurred in the vicinity of the Golis Mountains, approximately 70 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
17 Dec 2025
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Source ID
367509
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In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted airstrikes targeting ISIS-Somalia on Dec. 15-16, 2025.The airstrikes occurred in the vicinity of the Golis Mountains, approximately 70 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.
Dalmah
18 Dec 2025
Somali
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Source ID
423424
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DalmaaxSource Author Translated
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Translated Content
The United States announced that it carried out a series of airstrikes in the Golis Mountains of Somalia this week.
https://dalmaax.com/maraykanka-oo-shaaciyay-in-uu.../
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Maraykanka oo shaaciyay in uu Todobaadkan duqeymo is xigay ka fuliyay buuraha Golis ee Calmiskaad.
https://dalmaax.com/maraykanka-oo-shaaciyay-in-uu.../
Media from Dalmah (1)
Mukhtar Alami
18 Dec 2025
Somali
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Source ID
423428
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US AFRICOM airstrikes hit Golis mountain range, Bari Puntland
The attacks have been ongoing since Tuesday
The attack targeted Daesh fighters
On the other hand, on the same day, AFRICOM conducted an airstrike on a village 59km from Kismayo where it destroyed an Al Shabaab stronghold
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Ciidamada cirka Maraykanka ee AFRICOM aya shalay duqayn ka gaystay silsilada buuraha golis, Bari Puntland
Weerarka aya si isdaba joog ah usocday tan iyo talaadadii
Waxa weerarkan lagu duqeeyay dagaalyahano katirsan daacish
Dhanka kale isla maalinti shalay ayay AFRICOM weerar cirka ah ka gaysten tuulo Kismayo ujirta 59km halkaas o lagu burburiyay fariisimo Al shabaab ay lahayen