Conflict
Incident Code
USSOM589
Incident Date
28 February 2026
Location
70km southeast of Bossaso, Bari, Somalia
Geolocation
10.841712, 49.645453
Accuracy: Province/governorate
Geolocation
10.841712, 49.645453
Accuracy: Province/governorate
Assessment Updates
24 June 2026
Geolocation added. Incident had not been geolocated when originally published.
Key Information
Incident Status
Assessed
Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike
Strike Status
Declared strike
Civilian Harm Reported
No
Geolocation
Reports of the incident mention a strike approximately 70 km southeast of Bossaso. The generic coordinates for this area are: 10.841712, 49.645453. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.
Military Statements
U.S. Forces Assessment
Known belligerent
U.S. Forces
U.S. Forces Strike Report
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted airstrikes targeting ISIS-Somalia from Feb. 22-26, and Feb. 28, 2026.The airstrikes occurred in the vicinity of the Golis Mountains, approximately 70km southeast of Bossaso.AFRICOM, alongside the Federal Government of Somalia and Somali Armed Forces, continues to take action to degrade ISIS-Somalia’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. Editor's Note: Press release updated to reflect additional strike that occurred Feb. 28, 2026, in the same vicinity.
Sources (2)
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Content
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted airstrikes targeting ISIS-Somalia from Feb. 22-26, and Feb. 28, 2026.The airstrikes occurred in the vicinity of the Golis Mountains, approximately 70km southeast of Bossaso.AFRICOM, alongside the Federal Government of Somalia and Somali Armed Forces, continues to take action to degrade ISIS-Somalia’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. Editor's Note: Press release updated to reflect additional strike that occurred Feb. 28, 2026, in the same vicinity.
Media from AFRICOM (1)
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