In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted airstrikes targeting al-Shabaab on Jan. 12, 2026. The airstrikes occurred in the vicinity of Godane, Somalia, approximately 60 km northeast 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.

PRESS RELEASE The Somali National Army, with support from international partners, last night conducted a planned air operation in Jabad Godone, Middle Shabelle. The strike targeted an Al-Shabaab terrorist site, killing 17 operatives and destroying weapons and vehicles.

ISTANBULThe Somali National Army killed 17 al-Shabaab terrorists in an overnight air operation in southern Somalia, the Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.The operation targeted a location in the Jabad Godone area of the Middle Shabelle region where the al-Qaeda-linked group planned attacks and manufactured explosive devices, the ministry said in a statement.It added that the operation, conducted with international support, destroyed weapons and vehicles used by the terrorist group in its operations.Al-Shabaab has been pursuing an insurgency against the Somali government for more than 16 years, frequently targeting security forces, officials, and civilians.Since late 2024, the Somali National Army and security forces in the semi-autonomous region of Puntland have increased air raids against al-Shabaab in the south and central provinces and ISIS (Daesh) in the northeastern Bari region, with the support of international security partners. Anadolu Agency website contains only a portion of the news stories offered to subscribers in the AA News Broadcasting System (HAS), and in summarized form. Please contact us for subscription options.

Mogadishu, January 13 (QNA) - At least 17 fighters from the Al Qaeda-linked Al Shabab group have been killed in an overnight air strike targeting a gathering of militants in south-eastern Somalia, officials said. According to the Somali National News Agency (SONNA), the strike hit the Gubad Godni area of the Middle Shabelle region and was carried out by the Somali army in coordination with international partners. The agency said the group was planning armed operations at the time of the attack. Several weapons and vehicles belonging to the group were also destroyed. Somalia has intensified military operations against Al Shabab in recent months, with security forces reclaiming a number of areas in central and southern parts of the country. The group has waged an insurgency against the Somali state for more than a decade. (QNA)

MOGADISHU, Somalia — The Somali National Army (SNA), backed by international partners, killed 17 Al-Shabaab militants in a targeted airstrike in the Middle Shabelle region, the government announced Tuesday. The overnight operation took place in the Jabad Godone area, targeting a strategic compound used by the Al-Qaeda-linked group to coordinate attacks and manufacture improvised explosive devices (IEDs) intended for civilian targets. “The operation targeted a site used by the Al-Shabaab terrorist group to plan and coordinate terrorist activities,” the military said in a statement. “As a result of the operation, 17 terrorist operatives were killed.” In addition to the militant casualties, the SNA reported that a cache of weapons and several vehicles used for “criminal activities” were completely destroyed during the strike. The Somali government frequently uses the term “international partners” to refer to allied forces—most notably the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) or African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) forces—that provide air support and intelligence for ground operations. Mogadishu has intensified its offensive against Al-Shabaab over the past two years, combining military pressure with economic sanctions to dismantle the group’s network. The SNA reaffirmed its commitment Tuesday to “dismantle Al-Shabaab in order to ensure the security, stability, and safety of the Somali people.” Al-Shabaab, which has been waging a bloody insurgency against the fragile central government for over 15 years, remains in control of vast rural swathes of southern and central Somalia despite recent military setbacks.

Tuesday January 13, 2026 Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali National Army forces, working with international partners, carried out an overnight airstrike in the Middle Shabelle region that killed 17 militants and destroyed weapons and vehicles used in attacks on civilians, the military said Tuesday. The strike took place late Monday in the Jabad Godone area, a location the army described as a planning site for militant operations, particularly bombings targeting civilians and public infrastructure. In a statement, the Somali National Army said the operation eliminated fighters linked to the al-Qaida-affiliated group al-Shabab, which Somali officials often refer to as the Khawarij, a term used to describe extremist factions. The military said the strike also destroyed equipment and vehicles used to carry out attacks. Officials said the operation was part of a broader campaign aimed at disrupting the group’s ability to organize and execute bombings in central Somalia, where militants continue to target civilians, security forces and government officials. The army reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining planned operations against the group, saying the goal remains to restore security and stability and protect the Somali population. Middle Shabelle has been a key battleground in Somalia’s long-running fight against al-Shabab. Despite sustained pressure from Somali forces backed by international partners, the group continues to operate in rural areas, using them as staging grounds for attacks. The Somali government has said intensified military operations, including airstrikes and ground offensives, are essential to weakening the group’s operational capacity and preventing further attacks on civilians.

Mogadishu,(SONNA)- Somali National Army, with the support of international partners, last night conducted a planned air operation in the Jabad Godone area of the Middle Shabelle region. The operation targeted a site used by the Al-Shabaab terrorist group to plan and coordinate terrorist activities, particularly the manufacture and deployment of explosive devices intended to harm civilians. As a result of the operation, 17 terrorist operatives were killed. In addition, weapons and vehicles used by the group to carry out their criminal activities were completely destroyed. The Somali National Army once again reaffirms its commitment to continuing planned operations to dismantle Al-Shabaab, in order to ensure the security, stability, and safety of the Somali people.

The US Africa Command (AFRICOM) in cooperation with the Federal Government of Somalia conducted an airstrike on ISIS Somalia on January 9, 2026. The strike occurred in the Golis Mountains area, approximately 33km southeast of the city of Bosaso. The statement said; AFRICOM, with the support of the Federal Government of Somalia and the Somali National Army, continues operations to degrade ISIS Somalia so that it does not pose a threat to the security of the United States, its troops, and its citizens abroad. No details have been provided so far on the casualties caused by the airstrike carried out by the Somali and US forces. Ali Adan Mumin

Taliska ciidamada Mareykanka Africa ee (AFRICOM) oo kaashanaya Dowladda Federaalka Soomaaliya ayaa 9-kii Jannaayo 2026 fuliyay duqeyn cirka ah oo lagu beegsaday ISIS Soomaaliya. Duqeyntu waxay ka dhacday agagaarka buuraha Golis, oo qiyaastii 33km koonfur-bari kaga beegan magaalada Boosaaso. Warkaan ayaa lagu yiri; AFRICOM, iyadoo garab ka helaysa Dowladda Federaalka Soomaaliya iyo Ciidamada Xoogga Dalka Soomaaliyeed, waxay sii wadaysaa howlgallada lagu wiiqayo awoodda ISIS Soomaaliya si aysan u khatargelin amniga Mareykanka, ciidamadiisa, iyo muwaadiniintiisa dibadda ku sugan. Faahfaahin lagama bixin illaa hadda khasaaraha ka dhashay duqeynta ay fuliyeen ciidamada isgarabsanaya ee Soomaaliya iyo Mareykanka. Ali Adan Mumin

Mogadishu – The Somali National Army (SNA), supported by international security partners, conducted a targeted airstrike overnight in the Middle Shabelle region, reportedly dismantling a key Al-Shabaab logistical facility. The operation took place in the Jabad Godone area and resulted in the deaths of 17 militants, according to a statement released by defense officials. Targeting IED Production Defense sources indicated that the strike specifically targeted a facility used by the group to manufacture Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and plan attacks against civilian areas. The location served as a coordination center for the group’s operations in the region. The operation also resulted in the destruction of a cache of weapons and several vehicles used by the militants for transport and logistics. Sustained Offensive The SNA described the strike as part of a “scheduled” series of operations aimed at degrading Al-Shabaab’s capabilities in Middle Shabelle, a region that has seen intensified military activity in recent months. In a brief statement following the operation, army command reiterated its commitment to dismantling the group’s infrastructure to ensure the “security, stability, and protection” of the Somali population. This latest strike follows a pattern of increased aerial pressure on Al-Shabaab’s rural strongholds, intended to disrupt the group’s ability to mass forces or prepare complex attacks on urban centers.