Conflict

U.S. Forces in Somalia

Incident Code

USSOM575

Location

approximately 56 km southwest of Mogadishu, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
Sections

Key Information

Incident Status
Assessed
Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike
Strike Status
Declared strike
Civilian Harm Reported
No

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
Original Source ↗
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab militants on Jan. 29, 2026.The airstrikes occurred approximately 56 km southwest 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.

Sources (1)

AFRICOM
30 Jan 2026

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Source ID

402280

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Date

30 Jan 2026

Source Author

AFRICOM

Languages

English

Content

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab militants on Jan. 29, 2026.The airstrikes occurred approximately 56 km southwest 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.