In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted airstrikes targeting al-Shabaab militants from Jan. 25-26, 2026.The airstrikes occurred in the vicinity of Godane, approximately 58 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 our forces and citizens abroad.Specific details about units and assets will not be released to ensure continued operations security.

The Somali National Army Secures the Jabad Godane Well in Middle Shabelle. Following an extended engagement, the Somali National Army (SNA) has successfully secured the Jabad Godane well in the Middle Shabelle region, previously under the control of the Khawarij. This well held significant strategic importance for the Khawarij, serving as a critical water source. This achievement underscores the valor and proficiency of the Somali National Army, who are diligently working to safeguard the populace and foster national stability. The military further indicated that additional operations are underway in the region to ensure the complete neutralization of any remaining threats posed by the Khawarij.

Jabad Godane Heavy fighting that began this morning in the Jabad Godane area is still ongoing, after the Somali National Army launched a planned multi-pronged attack on Al-Shabaab extremist groups. Sources say that the fighting is very intense, and that various weapons are being used, and it is still difficult to obtain official details about the casualties. The situation in the area remains tense, and military movements are ongoing on both sides, which makes it difficult to fully confirm further information at this time. We will share with you any further details about the situation in the war in our next news.

Jabad Godane Dagaal culus oo saakay aroornimadii ka billowday deegaanka Jabad Godane ayaa weli si xooggan u socda, kadib markii Ciidanka Xoogga Dalka Soomaaliyeed ay weerar qorsheysan oo dhowr jiho ah ku qaadeen kooxaha xagjirka ah ee Al-Shabaab. Ilo xog-ogaal ah ayaa sheegaya in dagaalka uu yahay mid aad u xooggan, isla markaana la isku adeegsanayo hub kala duwan, iyadoo ilaa iyo hadda ay adag tahay in la helo faahfaahin rasmi ah oo ku saabsan khasaaraha ka dhashay. Xaaladda goobta ayaa weli kacsan, waxaana socda dhaq-dhaqaaqyo ciidan oo labada dhinac ah, taas oo adkeyneysa in si buuxda loo xaqiijiyo macluumaad dheeri ah waqtigan. Wixii faahfaahin ah ee ku soo kordha xaaladda dagaalka, wararkeena xiga ayaan idiin kula wadaagi doonnaa.

#ALERT: Intense Clashes Reported in Jabad Godane Heavy fighting erupted early on Monday morning in the Jabad Godane area of the Middle Shabelle region between the militant group Al-Shabaab and government forces. Sources familiar with the situation say the clashes have been intense, with both sides using a range of weapons. The security situation in the area remains highly volatile, with ongoing troop movements by both sides, making independent verification of further details challenging

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