Incident Code
USYEM288
Incident Date
21 December 2016
Location
Shabwa, Yemen
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: May 7, 2026
(Previous Incident Code: YEM255C )
A possible US strike reportedly killed three al Qaeda fighters in southern Yemen, a local security official said. There are currently no known reports of civilian harm.
It was a night-time strike on a moving vehicle, suggesting it was a US attack.
There are no other details at this time.
Military Statements
U.S. Forces Assessment
Suspected belligerent
U.S. Forces
U.S. Forces position on incident
Not yet assessed