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Incident Date
6 May 2020
Incident Code
LC380
Location
أبو سليم, Abu Salim, Tarabulus, Libya
Up to six civilians were allegedly killed and up to 27 more injured by allegedly LNA shelling on the Abu Salim neighbourhood of Tripoli. Tk Yahrouq Kl shy reported two deaths. Hona Souq Al-Khmies repored two dead and eight injured. The Field Medicine and Support Center said one person was killed and 27 more civilians…
Summary
Published
6 May 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1–6
Civilians reported injured
8–27
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
29 April 2020
Incident Code
LC375
Location
أبو الغرب: محطة وقود نسيم الشروق, Naseem al Shorouk Gas Station, Al Jabal al Gharbi, Libya
Two civilians were allegedly killed by a GNA or Turkish airstrike near Abu Al Ghurab. The LNA media center said: "Two ambulances have been attacked, and two people inside died following a Turkish drone strike at 10 am, on Wednesday, 04/29/2020 The attack occurred in the Abu Al Ghurab area, inside the petrol station." Libya…
Summary
Published
29 April 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
(
Drone Strike
)
Civilians reported killed
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
,
GNA/Turkish Military
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Incident Date
10 April 2020
Incident Code
USSOM307-C
Location
Kamsuuma, Lower Juba, Somalia
One elderly civilian, claimed by al Shabaab to be a tribal elder, was allegedly killed by a US airstrike in Kamsuuma. The US later pushed back heavily against the claim, insisting the victim was a terrorist. AFRICOM initially described the action - which it said killed one al Shabaab fighter - as a response to…
Summary
Published
10 April 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
(
Drone Strike
),
Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)
Civilians reported killed
0–1
Military actors reported killed
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
9 April 2020
Incident Code
USSOM306
Location
جيليب, Kobon, Lower Juba, Somalia
Ten Al Shabaab members were reportedly killed by a US airstrike near Kobon. AFRICOM stated in its press release: "In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense strike against al-Shabaab terrorists who engaged U.S. partner forces, Somali National Army Danab, and Jubaland Security Force, near Kobon, Somalia, Apr.…
Summary
Published
9 April 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
10
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
6 April 2020
Incident Code
USSOM305-C
Location
جيليب, Jilib, Middle Juba, Somalia
Three civilians were killed and one child injured by a US airstrike near Jilib, according to a number of local sources. Mareeg said that at least two civilians had been killed. Halgan Media claimed the following: "Suspected US drones launched a series of strikes overnight bombing the Al Shabaab controlled town of Jilib in the…
Summary
Published
6 April 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
2–3
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
5 April 2020
Incident Code
USSOM302
Location
مبارك, Mubarak, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
Eight Al Shabaab militants were allegedly killed by three US strikes near Mubaraak. The AFRICOM press release said: "In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted three (3) airstrikes targeting al-Shabaab terrorists in the vicinity of Mubaraak, Somalia, Apr. 5. The command's initial assessment concluded these airstrikes killed eight (8) terrorists.…
Summary
Published
5 April 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
8
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
5 April 2020
Incident Code
USSOM303
Location
مبارك, Mubarak, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
Eight Al Shabaab militants were allegedly killed by three US strikes near Mubaraak. The AFRICOM press release said: "In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted three (3) airstrikes targeting al-Shabaab terrorists in the vicinity of Mubaraak, Somalia, Apr. 5. The command's initial assessment concluded these airstrikes killed eight (8) terrorists.…
Summary
Published
5 April 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
5 April 2020
Incident Code
USSOM304
Location
مبارك, Mubarak, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
Eight Al Shabaab militants were allegedly killed by three US strikes near Mubaraak. The AFRICOM press release said: "In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted three (3) airstrikes targeting al-Shabaab terrorists in the vicinity of Mubaraak, Somalia, Apr. 5. The command's initial assessment concluded these airstrikes killed eight (8) terrorists.…
Summary
Published
5 April 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
3 April 2020
Incident Code
USSOM301
Location
Bush Madina, Bay, Somalia
Five Al Shabaab members were reportedly killed by a US strike near Bush Madina. The AFRICOM press release said: "In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab terrorists in the vicinity of Bush Madina, Somalia, April 3. The command's initial assessment concluded this airstrike killed five (5)…
Summary
Published
3 April 2020
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
2 April 2020
Incident Code
USSOM300
Location
Bush Madina, Bay, Somalia
Three Al Shabaab fighters were allegedly killed in a US airstrike near Bush Madina. The AFRICOM press release said: "In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab terrorists in the vicinity of Bush Madina, Somalia, April 2. The command's initial assessment concluded this airstrike killed three (3)…
Summary
Published
2 April 2020
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
2 April 2020
Incident Code
LC332a
Location
الاصابعة, Asabi'ah, Al Jabal al Gharbi, Libya
Nine civilians were allegedly injured by a GNA or Turkish drone strike on Asabi'ah. Libya Review tweeted: "Last night Turkish UAV drones targeted a number of trucks in Al-Asaabaa. The owner of the trucks confirmed that he was transporting flour to the Western Mountain region in an attempt to avoid a bread crisis. 9 civilians,…
Summary
Published
2 April 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
(
Drone Strike
)
Civilians reported injured
9
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
,
GNA/Turkish Military
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Incident Date
27 March 2020
Incident Code
USSOM299-C
Location
near Buulo Fuulay, Bay, Somalia
Two civilians were killed in a US strike near Buulo Fuulay, according to a pro Al Shabaab outlet. Somali Memo wrote: "More details about the bombings of US warplanes hit the Bay region in southern Somalia on Wednesday night. Drones bombed a scooter with two civilians Saturday night, the killed were forced out of Buhodle…
Summary
Published
27 March 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
2
Military actors reported killed
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
15–17 March, 2020
Incident Code
USSOM298
Location
Vicinity of Janaale, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
Several days after the events, US Africa Command press released that it had conducted five airstrikes in the vicinity of Janaale during March 16th-17th. Somali state media and government reported the same strikes but said they took place on March 15th-16th. AFRICOM said the actions were in support of ground operations by Somalia forces, while noting…
Summary
Published
15 March 2020
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
15–17 March, 2020
Incident Code
USSOM294
Location
Vicinity of Janaale, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
Several days after the events, US Africa Command press released that it had conducted five airstrikes in the vicinity of Janaale during March 16th-17th. Somali state media and government reported the same strikes but said they took place on March 15th-16th. AFRICOM said the actions were in support of ground operations by Somalia forces, while noting…
Summary
Published
15 March 2020
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
15–17 March, 2020
Incident Code
USSOM295
Location
Vicinity of Janaale, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
Several days after the events, US Africa Command press released that it had conducted five airstrikes in the vicinity of Janaale during March 16th-17th. Somali state media and government reported the same strikes but said they took place on March 15th-16th. AFRICOM said the actions were in support of ground operations by Somalia forces, while noting…
Summary
Published
15 March 2020
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
15–17 March, 2020
Incident Code
USSOM296
Location
Vicinity of Janaale, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
Several days after the events, US Africa Command press released that it had conducted five airstrikes in the vicinity of Janaale during March 16th-17th. Somali state media and government reported the same strikes but said they took place on March 15th-16th. AFRICOM said the actions were in support of ground operations by Somalia forces, while noting…
Summary
Published
15 March 2020
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
15–17 March, 2020
Incident Code
USSOM297
Location
Vicinity of Janaale, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
Several days after the events, US Africa Command press released that it had conducted five airstrikes in the vicinity of Janaale during March 16th-17th. Somali state media and government reported the same strikes but said they took place on March 15th-16th. AFRICOM said the actions were in support of ground operations by Somalia forces, while noting…
Summary
Published
15 March 2020
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
13 March 2020
Incident Code
CI880
Location
مطار كربلاء الدولي, Karbala International Airport, Karbala, Iraq
Three civilians were reportedly killed and two others injured in alleged American airstrikes in on Karbala International Airport which was under construction in Karbala governorate on March 13th, 2020, according to local sources. The incident is also believed to have killed three belligerents and the injury of nine, two of whom are in critical condition.…
Summary
Published
13 March 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
3
Military actors reported killed
3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
10 March 2020
Incident Code
USSOM293-C
Location
Near Janaale, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
Between four and six civilians were allegedly killed by a US airstrike near Janaale. Morad News, reportedly close to Al Shabaab, tweeted: "US drone strike kills 4 civilians after bombing a minibus near Janaale town. 2 of the victims r members of a well known family in Mogadishu. An elderly man & driver are among…
Summary
Published
10 March 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
(
Drone Strike
)
Civilians reported killed
2–6
Military actors reported killed
0–5
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
9 March 2020
Incident Code
USSOM289
Location
Near Janaale, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
US Africa Command on the same date declared an airstrike in the vicinity of Janaale, which it said had killed four al Shabaab fighters. According to the AFRICOM press release: "In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab terrorists in vicinity of Janaale, Somalia, Mar. 9... The…
Summary
Published
9 March 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
4
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
7 March 2020
Incident Code
USSOM288
Location
غندرشي, Gandarshe, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
Four Al Shabaab members were allegedly killed in a US airstrike near Gandarshe, AFRICOM declared. The official press release asserted: "In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting an al-Shabaab camp in vicinity of Gandarshe, Somalia, Mar. 7. The command's initial assessment concluded this airstrike killed four (4) terrorists. We…
Summary
Published
7 March 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
4
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
5 March 2020
Incident Code
USSOM287-C
Location
حرمك, Near Kunya Barrow, Middle Juba, Somalia
Two civilians including a named woman were reported injured by a US airstrike near Kunya Barrow. Halgan Media noted: "A pro militant mouthpiece dubbed Somali Memo claimed a mother of 5 children was wounded in the drone strike, when reigned down on there home overnight. According to Somali Memo, the victim has been identified as…
Summary
Published
5 March 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
2 March 2020
Incident Code
USSOM285
Location
حرمك, Vicinity of Kunya Barrow, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
Both US Africa Command and the Somali government declared on the same day two airstrikes in the vicinity of Kunya Barrow. There were no known local claims of associated civilian harm. According to the AFRICOM press release, "In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted two (2) airstrikes targeting al-Shabaab terrorists…
Summary
Published
2 March 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
2 March 2020
Incident Code
USSOM286
Location
حرمك, Vicinity of Kunya Barrow, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
Both US Africa Command and the Somali government declared on the same day two airstrikes in the vicinity of Kunya Barrow. There were no known local claims of associated civilian harm. According to the AFRICOM press release, "In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted two (2) airstrikes targeting al-Shabaab terrorists…
Summary
Published
2 March 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
28 February 2020
Incident Code
USSOM283-C
Location
حرمك, Kunya Barrow, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
Two airstrikes were declared the same day by US Africa Command, in partnership with the Somali government, which were said to have targeted al Shabaab in the vicinity of Kunya Barrow. According to two pro Shabaab sources, at least one of the strikes targeted Kunya Barrow itself - alleging that a 70 year old woman…
Summary
Published
28 February 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
2
Military actors reported killed
0–4
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
28 February 2020
Incident Code
USSOM284
Location
حرمك, Vicinity of Kunya Barrow, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
Two airstrikes were declared the same day by US Africa Command, in partnership with the Somali government, which reportedly targeted al Shabaab in the vicinity of Kunya Barrow. According to the AFRICOM press release, “In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted two (2) airstrikes targeting al-Shabaab terrorists in the vicinity…
Summary
Published
28 February 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
24 February 2020
Incident Code
USSOM282-C
Location
the Masalanja farm near the village of Kumbareere, Middle Juba, Somalia
The US declared on the same date an airstrike in the vicinity of Jilib - which it said had killed "one terrorist." However local sources, some pro al Shabaab, said the victim was in fact Mohamud Haji Sirad, a director of the Hormud telecoms company for Middle Juba. According to the Somali Guardian Mr Sirad…
Summary
Published
24 February 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
(
Drone Strike
)
Civilians reported killed
0–1
Military actors reported killed
0–1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
23 February 2020
Incident Code
USSOM281
Location
Dujuuma, Middle Juba, Somalia
Three Al Shaabab fighters were injured in a US airstrike near Dujuuma, according to both the Somali government and AFRICOM. A US military press release issued the same day stated: "In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting an al-Shabaab compound in the vicinity of Dujuuma, Somalia, Feb.…
Summary
Published
23 February 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
22 February 2020
Incident Code
USSOM280
Location
سااكوو, Saakow, Middle Juba, Somalia
Two Al Shabaab members were killed and another wounded in two or more US airstrikes near Saakow, according to AFRICOM. The US later said the pair, a husband and wife, were both active terrorists within al Shabaab. The initial press release said: "In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an…
Summary
Published
22 February 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
21 February 2020
Incident Code
USSOM279a
Location
سااكوو, Saakow, Middle Juba, Somalia
In an event not publicly disclosed at the time, US Africa Command conducted a strike in the vicinity of Saakow on February 21st, which it later said "did not result in any terrorist deaths, injuries or damage to equipment and infrastructure. Nor did we assess any civilians were killed or injured." The strike came to…
Summary
Published
21 February 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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