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Incident Date
15 August 2023
Incident Code
USSOM397
Location
in a remote area near Cali Heele, Galguduud, Somalia
Five al-Shabaab militants were reportedly killed by declared US airstrikes near Cali Heele in the Galgaduud region on August 15, 2023 AFRICOM released a statement that "At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense airstrike in a remote area near Cali Heele, approximately 244 kilometers North East…
Summary
Published
15 August 2023
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
5
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
15 August 2023
Incident Code
KS004
Location
Bandar Jadiid and Fanoole villages in the town of Jilib, Middle Juba, Somalia
Four civilians, three women and a child, were killed and four other civilians, one woman and three children, were injured by alleged Kenyan airstrikes on Jilib on August 15, 2023. Somali journalist Mahamuud Hassan (@xuquuqda1) reported that Kenyan airstrikes on Bandar Jadiid and Fanoole villages in the town of Jilib resulted in the death of…
Summary
Published
15 August 2023
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
4
Civilians reported injured
4
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Kenyan Defense Forces
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Incident Date
24 July 2023
Incident Code
USSOM396
Location
in the Bisig Adde settlement of Buurhakabe district, Bay, Somalia
Mepa News reported that US airstrikes on the Bisig Adde settlement of Buurhakabe district on July 24, 2023 bombarded civilian areas, resulting in the death of 5 civilians, including children, and the injury of 10 civilians. Images posted by the source show multiple injured civilians being treated. No other sources reported on this incident.
Summary
Published
24 July 2023
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
5
Civilians reported injured
10
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
21 July 2023
Incident Code
USSOM395
Location
Buurhakaba town, Bay, Somalia
A tweet from @ArlaadiMnetwork quoted Buurhakaba town commissioner Ibrahim Mohamed Leysamow that "11 #AlShabab fighters were killed in a fresh airstrike conducted by international friends besides the city.' No other information was available regarding the strike and who was responsible. While no sources directly implicated the US in the operation, the Somali government's reference to…
Summary
Published
21 July 2023
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
11
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
International Forces (Unknown)
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Incident Date
19 July 2023
Incident Code
USSOM394
Location
near Hareeri Kalle, Galguduud, Somalia
Between five and 100 militants were killed and several others were injured by declared US airstrikes and Somali ground operations near Hareeri Kalle in July 19, 2023. AFRICOM released a statement that "At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense airstrike in a remote area near Hareeri…
Summary
Published
19 July 2023
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
5–100
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
13 July 2023
Incident Code
KS003
Location
Gherille, Somalia
Five al-Shabaab militants were killed by alleged Kenyan Defense Forces airstrikes on the town of Gherille near the Kenyan-Somalia border on July 13, 2023. A tweet from @CrimeBusterKe reported that the Kenyan Defense Forces killed carried out an airstrike in Gherille which killed five militants in a technical vehicle. The airstrikes occurred in the same…
Summary
Published
13 July 2023
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
5
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Kenyan Defense Forces
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Incident Date
12 July 2023
Incident Code
USSOM393
Location
Weelmarow Village, Lower Juba, Somalia
Kenyans.co.ke reported that a joint operation by US Commandos, Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) and the Security Forces in Jubaland resulted in the death of 17 al-Shabaab militants in Weelmarow Village in Lower Juba. The source added that the majority of the al-Shabaab militants were Kenyan and Ethiopian natives. No other sources reported on the incident.
Summary
Published
12 July 2023
Strike Type
Ground operation
,
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
17
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
,
Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
8–9 July, 2023
Incident Code
USSOM392
Location
near Afmadow, Lower Juba, Somalia
Between 10 and 40 militants were killed by declared US airstrikes near Afmadow in Lower Juba on July 8, 2023. AFRICOM announced on July 9, 2023 that "At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted three collective self-defense airstrikes overnight in a remote area near Afmadow, approximately 105 kilometers north…
Summary
Published
8 July 2023
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
10–40
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
16 June 2023
Incident Code
USSOM389
Location
14 km from Jamame district, Lower Juba, Somalia
43 al-Shabaab militants were killed by alleged US airstrikes near Jamaane District in Lower Jubba on June 16, 2023. Garowe Online reported that airstrike carried out by the US struck a location where al-Shabaab militants were holding a meeting in Jamaane District in Lower Jubba, killing "several" militants. @SONNALIVE specified that the airstrikes occurred around…
Summary
Published
16 June 2023
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
43
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
16–17 June, 2023
Incident Codes
USSOM390 KS001
Location
Saakow, Middle Juba, Somalia
A civilian was injured by alleged Kenyan or United Arab Emirates or US airstrike on Saakow in Middle Jubba on June 16/17, 2023. Horn Observer reported that a civilian was injured by airstrikes in Saakow, possibly carried out by Kenya, the United Arab Emirates, or the US. Hormuud, Somalia’s largest telecom provider, also announced that…
Summary
Published
16 June 2023
Strike Type
Airstrike
(
Drone Strike
)
Infrastructure
Civilians reported injured
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
16–17 June, 2023
Incident Codes
USSOM391 KS002
Location
Salagle, Middle Juba, Somalia
Two civilian women were killed and two children were injured by alleged Kenyan or United Arab Emirates or US airstrikes on Salagle in Middle Jubba on June 16, 2023. The Horn Observer reported that two civilians, a mother and her child, were killed and two other children sustained injuries from airstrikes on Salagle. A tweet…
Summary
Published
16 June 2023
Strike Type
Airstrike
(
Drone Strike
)
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
11 June 2023
Incident Code
USSOM388
Location
Bulo-Mohamed-Abdalla under Awdhigle district, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
At least 19 al-Shabaab militants were killed by operations carried out by Somalia government forces and 'international partners' in Bula-Mohamed-Abdalla village on June 11, 2023 Somali National News Agency (@SONNALIVE) announced that at least 19 al-Shabaab militants were killed by joint operations between the National Intelligence Service Agency and international allies in Bula-Mohamed-Abdalla village. In addition,…
Summary
Published
11 June 2023
Strike Type
Ground operation
,
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
19
Causes of Death / Injury
Small arms and light weapons
,
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
International Forces (Unknown)
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Incident Date
1 June 2023
Incident Code
USSOM387
Location
in the vicinity of Wayanta, Lower Juba, Somalia
Three al-Shabaab fighters were allegedly killed by declared US airstrikes in the vicinity of Wayanta, Somalia on June 1. There have been no reports of civilian harm at this time. AFRICOM released a statement that "at the request of the Federal Government of Somalia and in support of the Somali National Army engagements against al…
Summary
Published
1 June 2023
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
26 May 2023
Incident Code
USSOM386
Location
Vicinity of ATMIS forward operating base, Bulo Marer, 75 miles south-west of Mogadishu, South-eastern Somalia, Somalia
On the 26th of May, 2023, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike against Al-Shabaab fighters in the vicinity of an ATMIS (African Union Transition Mission in Somalia) forward operating base in Bulo Marer, 75 miles southwest of Mogadishu, Somalia. To date, there have been no reports of civilian harm with regard to the airstrike, while a…
Summary
Published
26 May 2023
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
5–10
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
20 May 2023
Incident Code
USSOM385
Location
Jilib, Middle Juba, Somalia
One senior al-Shabaab militant was injured by declared US AFRICOM airstrikes on Jilib, Somalia on May 20, 2023. Somali National News Agency's Twitter account @SONNALIVE first announced that "In a joint operation with international allies, the armed forces launched an airstrike on #Jilib city, the headquarters of #AlShabab terrorists. The enemy suffered losses in terms…
Summary
Published
20 May 2023
Strike Type
Airstrike
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
13 May 2023
Incident Code
USSOM384
Location
Ali Fuuto, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
44 al-Shabaab militants were killed during operations carried out by Somalia government forces and 'international partners' in the Ali Fuuto area in Lower Shabelle on May 13, 2023. Voice of America quoted Somalia's deputy information minister, Abdirahman Al-Adala, who said that the intelligence unit, with the support of international partners, killed 44 al-Shabab militants in…
Summary
Published
13 May 2023
Strike Type
Ground operation
,
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
44
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
,
Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
International Forces (Unknown)
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Incident Date
2 May 2023
Incident Code
USSOM383
Location
near Nungare, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
More than 40 al-Shabaab militants were killed during operations carried out by Somalia government forces and 'international partners' near Nungare/ Barire town in Lower Shabelle on May 2, 2023. The National Intelligence & Security Agency (NISA) @HSNQ_NISA tweeted that more than 40 al-Shabaab militants, including leaders and foreigners, were killed during an army operation in…
Summary
Published
2 May 2023
Strike Type
Ground operation
,
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
40
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
,
Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
International Forces (Unknown)
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Incident Date
20 April 2023
Incident Code
USSOM382
Location
between Ugunji and Mubarak villages, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
At least 20 al-Shabaab militants were killed and "dozens" of others were injured by an operation carried out by the Somali government and 'international security partners' between the Ugunji and Mubarak areas of Lower Shabelle region on April 20, 2023. The National Intelligence & Security Agency (NISA) announced that 20 al-Shabaab militants, including a ring…
Summary
Published
20 April 2023
Strike Type
Ground operation
,
Airstrike
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
,
Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
International Forces (Unknown)
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Incident Date
3 March 2023
Incident Code
USSOM381
Location
Turdho village, Lower Juba, Somalia
13 al-Shabaab militants were killed during operations allegedly carried out by the Somali National Army Danab Special Forces with the aid of the US Africa Command and the Jubbaland State Forces in Turdho village of Lower Jubba on March 3, 2022. Garowe Online reported that an operation carried out by the Danab Special Forces with the…
Summary
Published
3 March 2023
Strike Type
Ground operation
,
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
13
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
,
Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
28 February 2023
Incident Code
USSOM380
Location
Buurweyn, Hiiraan, Somalia
More than 10 alleged al-Shabaab militants were killed by Somalia government forces and 'international partners' in the Burweyn area of Hiraan region on February 28, 2023. A tweet from @HSNQ_NISA, the National Intelligence & Security Agency (NISA) of Somalia, announced that "more than" 10 [al-Shabaab members] including leaders were killed in an army operation by NISA…
Summary
Published
23 February 2023
Strike Type
Airstrike
,
Ground operation
Military actors reported killed
10
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
,
Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
International Forces (Unknown)
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Incident Date
22 February 2023
Incident Code
USSOM379
Location
Hiiraan, Hiiraan, Somalia
20 alleged al-Shabaab militants were killed by a Somali forces and "international partner" airstrike in Hiraan region on February 22, 2023. Asharq Al-Awsat quoted Somali state television which announced that 20 al-Shabaab militants traveling in a vehicle were killed in airstrikes carried out by Somali intelligence forces in cooperation with international allied forces. There were no…
Summary
Published
22 February 2023
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
20
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
International Forces (Unknown)
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Incident Date
21 February 2023
Incident Code
USSOM377
Location
Galmudug, Mudug, Somalia
At least seven alleged al-Shabaab militants were killed by declared US airstrikes near Galmudug, Somalia on February 21, 2023. AFRICOM released a statement on February 22nd that "At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia and in support of Somali National Army engagements against al-Shabaab, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense strike on…
Summary
Published
21 February 2023
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
7
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
21 February 2023
Incident Code
USSOM378
Location
Cadaley, Middle Shabelle, Somalia
42 al-Shabaab militants were reportedly killed by Somali forces and "international partner" operations in Cadaley near Mahaday district in Middle Shabelle on February 21, 2022. Somali National News Agency @SONNALIVE announced that the Somali National Army supported by regional forces and International partners killed 42 al-Shabaab militants in Cadaley near Mahaday district. According to Islam Times…
Summary
Published
21 February 2023
Strike Type
Airstrike
,
Ground operation
Military actors reported killed
42
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
,
Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
International Forces (Unknown)
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Incident Date
17 February 2023
Incident Code
USSOM376
Location
near Afcad, Hiiraan, Somalia
Over 50 al-Shabaab militants were killed by Somali forces and "international partner" airstrikes or ground operations in near Afcad location in Hiiraan region on February 17, 2023. Somali National Television quoted the Somali Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism which released a statement that the Somali Armed Forces with support in international security partners killed…
Summary
Published
17 February 2023
Strike Type
Airstrike
,
Ground operation
Military actors reported killed
50
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
,
Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
International Forces (Unknown)
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Incident Date
15 February 2023
Incident Code
USSOM373
Location
Bacadweyne, Mudug, Somalia
Between five and 70 alleged al-Shabaab militants were killed by declared US airstrikes and/or Somali government ground actions near Bacadweyne in the Mudug of central Galmudug state on February 15, 2023. AFRICOM released a statement on February 16th that "At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia and in support of Somali National Army…
Summary
Published
15 February 2023
Strike Type
Airstrike
,
Ground operation
Military actors reported killed
5–70
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
,
Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
15–16 February, 2023
Incident Code
USSOM374
Location
Iji and Afad, Middle Shabelle, Somalia
More than 272 al-Shabaab militants were reportedly killed and others were injured by Somali forces and "international partner" airstrikes or ground operations in Iji and Afad villages near Jalalaqsi district on February 15-16, 2023. Hiraan Online News reported that "unidentified drones" bombed villages in the Hiraan region on as part of clashes between Somali government forces…
Summary
Published
15 February 2023
Strike Type
Airstrike
,
Ground operation
Military actors reported killed
72–272
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
,
Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
International Forces (Unknown)
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Incident Date
15 February 2023
Incident Code
USSOM375
Location
Hawda Qaycad, Mudug, Somalia
Local and official sources alleged that 10 al-Shabaab militants were killed and others were injured by Somalia National Army operations and airstrikes near Hawda Qaycad on February 15, 2023. Abdi Garad Omar Mohamed, one of the officials of Wisil district in Mudug region, told Mustaqbal Media News that around 60 members of al-Shabaab were killed in…
Summary
Published
15 February 2023
Strike Type
Airstrike
,
Ground operation
Military actors reported killed
10
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
10 February 2023
Incident Code
USSOM372
Location
Donlaye, Mudug, Somalia
Between 12 and 117 alleged al-Shabaab militants were killed by declared AFRICOM airstrikes and/or Somali National Army operations in Donlaye, near Amara town, on February 10, 2023. AFRICOM released a statement on February 12th that "At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia and in support of Somali National Army engagements against al-Shabaab, U.S. Africa…
Summary
Published
10 February 2023
Strike Type
Airstrike
,
Ground operation
Military actors reported killed
12–117
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
30 January 2023
Incident Code
USSOM371-C
Location
Between Fidow and Qura’ley, Middle Shabelle, Somalia
At least seven civilians, including three children, were killed by alleged US drone strikes between Fidow and Qura’ley villages on January 30, 2023. Shabelle Media Network spoke with the deputy Mahas district commissioner who said that seven villagers, including children, were killed by a strike believed to have been carried out by the US. Residents…
Summary
Published
30 January 2023
Strike Type
Airstrike
(
Drone Strike
)
Civilians reported killed
7
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
29 January 2023
Incident Code
USSOM370
Location
between Tawakal and Garasjered, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
136 al-Shabaab fighters were killed and up to 98 others were injured in an operation carried out by the Somali government and 'international partners' between Tawakal and Garasjered in Lower Shabelle region on January 29, 2023. BBC News quoted the Somali government who said that 136 al-Shabaab fighters, including top commanders, were killed in a…
Summary
Published
29 January 2023
Strike Type
Airstrike
,
Ground operation
Military actors reported killed
136
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
International Forces (Unknown)
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