Civilian Casualties

Civilian Casualties

Incident date

May 15, 2024

Incident Code

USSOM431

LOCATION

Ali Hayle area of Middle Shabelle, Galmudug, Somalia

An airstrike reportedly carried out by the Somali government and “international partners” on 15 May, 2024 on the Ali Hayle area of the Middle Shabelle resulted in the deaths of several militants. Along with the al-Shabaab members killed, the strike destroyed a water tank, according to Halqabsi News. The Facebook page for Baraawe TV, reporting

Summary

First published
May 15, 2024
Last updated
March 13, 2025
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Vehicle, Water, Water tank
Civilian harm reported
No
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Suspected belligerent
International Forces (Unknown)
Suspected target
Al-Shabaab
Belligerents reported killed
2
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