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Incident Date

28 June 2025

Incident Code

USSOM497

Location

southeast of Bossaso, Puntland, Somalia
On June 28, 2025, AFRICOM announced that “In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike against ISIS-Somalia on June 28, 2025.The airstrike occurred southeast of Bossaso, Puntland, in Northeastern Somalia.” There was no mention of casualties amongst civilians or militants. There was no other information found about this…

Summary

Published
12 December 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

14 June 2025

Incident Code

USSOM493

Location

northwest of Mogadishu, Somalia
On June 14, 2025, AFRICOM announced that “In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted a collective self-defense airstrike against al Shabaab on June 14, 2025. The airstrike occurred northwest of Mogadishu, Somalia.” There was no mention of casualties amongst civilians or militants. There was no other information found about…

Summary

Published
12 December 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

10 June 2025

Incident Code

CS2009

Location

أطمة, Atmeh, Idlib, Syria
In the morning on Tuesday, 10th June 2025, at least one civilian was killed and between three and five others were injured in a declared United States Central Command (CENTCOM) drone strike that hit a car in the town of Atmeh, north of Idlib, Syria. Both local sources and CENTCOM reported that one Islamic State…

Summary

Published
16 July 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike (Drone Strike)
Infrastructure
Vehicle (Car, Bus)
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
3–5
Military actors reported killed
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

10 June 2025

Incident Code

CS2010

Location

بردقلي, Al-Bardaqli, Idlib, Syria
On the morning on Tuesday, 10th June 2025, as many as two individuals, including an individual reported to be an Islamic State (IS) militant and employee of the Syrian Ministry of Defense, were killed in a declared United Kingdom-led (UK) drone strike that hit a motorcycle on the road of Sarmada-Bardaqli, near the town of…

Summary

Published
16 July 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike (Drone Strike)
Infrastructure
Vehicle (Motorcycle)
Civilians reported killed
0–2
Military actors reported killed
0–1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
UK Military
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Incident Date

10 June 2025

Incident Code

USSOM491

Location

southeast of Bossaso, Puntland, Somalia
On June 10, 2025, AFRICOM announced that “In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike against ISIS-Somalia on June 10, 2025. The airstrike occurred southeast of Bossaso, Puntland, in Northeastern Somalia.” There was no mention of casualties amongst civilians or militants. There was no other information found about…

Summary

Published
12 December 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

4 June 2025

Incident Code

USSOM490

Location

southeast of Bossaso, Puntland, Somalia
On June 10, 2025, AFRICOM announced that “In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike against ISIS-Somalia on June 10, 2025. The airstrike occurred southeast of Bossaso, Puntland, in Northeastern Somalia.” There was no mention of casualties amongst civilians or militants. There was no other information found about…

Summary

Published
12 December 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

21 May 2025

Incident Code

USSOM485

Location

approximately 27 miles northwest of Kismayo, Somalia, Lower Juba, Somalia
On May 21, 2025, AFRICOM announced that “In support of a military operation led by the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) conducted airstrikes against al Shabaab on May 21, 2025. The airstrikes, backing a Somali-led operation, occurred approximately 27 miles northwest of Kismayo, Somalia.” There was no mention of casualties amongst civilians…

Summary

Published
12 December 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike
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Incident Date

16 May 2025

Incident Code

ISYEM250516b

Location

ميناء الحديدة, Al-Hudaydah Port, Al-Hudaydah, Yemen
On Friday, 16 May 2025, at least one civilian was killed, and at least six civilians were injured, by a declared Israeli airstrike on the Al-Hudaydah Port in Al-Hudaydah Governorate, Yemen. The IDF published on the official Telegram account at 6:34pm that “A short while ago, the IDF struck and dismantled terrorist infrastructure sites belonging…

Summary

Published
8 July 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Transportation (Port)
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
6
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Israeli Military
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Incident Date

16 May 2025

Incident Code

ISYEM250516a

Location

ميناء الصليف, Al-Salif Port, Al-Hudaydah, Yemen
On Friday, 16 May 2025, at least one civilian was killed and at least three civilians were injured by a declared Israeli airstrike on the al-Salif seaport in al-Hudaydah Governorate, Yemen. The IDF published on the official Telegram account at 6:34pm that “A short while ago, the IDF struck and dismantled terrorist infrastructure sites belonging…

Summary

Published
8 July 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Transportation (Port)
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Israeli Military
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Incident Date

13 May 2025

Incident Code

ISPT130525l

Location

مجمع ناصر الطبي, خان يونس, Nasser Medical Complex, Khan Younis, Khan Younis, Palestinian territories
In the early hours of Tuesday, 13 May 2025, at least three civilians, including a well-known Palestinian journalist Hassan Abdel Fattah Mohammed Eslayeh (Isleh), an elderly man, and a senior police official, were killed and at least 12 civilians were injured in a declared Israeli "precision strike" with an unknown munition that hit the Emergency…

Summary

Published
10 September 2025
Strike Type
Infrastructure
Healthcare (Hospital)
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
12
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Israeli Military
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Incident Date

13 May 2025

Incident Code

ISPT130525j

Location

المستشفي الاروبي، خان يونس, European Hospital, Khan Younis, Khan Younis, Palestinian territories
During the afternoon/evening of May 13, 2025, the Israeli military dropped dozens of bombs that hit and damaged the European Hospital and surrounding homes in Khan Younis, Gaza, killing at least 15 civilians, including two children and two women, and injuring 70 others, including four journalists. The Israeli military announced the strike, initially stating that…

Summary

Published
30 September 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Vehicle (Bus), Residential, Healthcare (Hospital)
Civilians reported killed
15–48
Civilians reported injured
70
Military actors reported killed
3–11
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Israeli Military
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Incident Date

13 May 2025

Incident Code

USSOM482

Location

north of Mogadishu, Somalia
On May 13, 2025, AFRICOM announced that “In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike against al Shabaab on May 13, 2025. The airstrike occurred north of Mogadishu, Somalia.” There was no mention of casualties amongst civilians or militants. There was no other information found about this attack.

Summary

Published
12 December 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

9 May 2025

Incident Code

USSOM480

Location

70 km Southeast of Bassaso, Puntland, Somalia
On May 9, 2025, AFRICOM announced that “In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike against ISIS-Somalia on May 9, 2025. The airstrike occurred 70 km Southeast of Bassaso, Somalia.” There was no mention of casualties amongst civilians or militants. There was no other information found about this attack.

Summary

Published
5 December 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

6 May 2025

Incident Code

ISYEM250506a

Location

مطار صنعاء ومصنع اسمنت عمران وعصر ومحطة كهرباء جزيز, Sana'a Airport, Amran Cement Factory, Asr area, and Haiz power station, Yemen
On Tuesday, 06 May 2025, between three and four civilians were killed, and up to 35 civilians were injured in declared Israeli airstrikes on Sana'a Airport, Amran Cement Factory, Asr area, and Haiz power station in Yemen. An initial report by TV Al-Masirah quoted the Yemeni Ministry of Health that stated three civilians had been…

Summary

Published
21 July 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Agriculture (Factory), Resources (Power Station), Transportation (Airport)
Civilians reported killed
3–4
Civilians reported injured
35
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Israeli Military
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Incident Date

5 May 2025

Incident Code

ISYEM250505c

Location

مصنع اسمنت باجل, Bajel Cement Factory, Al-Hudaydah, Yemen
In the evening on Monday, 05 May 2025, at least five civilians were killed, and between 21 and 42 civilians including at least one child were injured in a declared Israeli airstrike on the Bajel Cement Factory in the Hudaydah governorate, Yemen. Among the casualties were reportedly civilian employees of the Yemen General Corporation for…

Summary

Published
7 July 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Agriculture (Factory)
Civilians reported killed
5–6
Civilians reported injured
21–42
Military actors reported killed
0–1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Israeli Military
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Incident Date

5 May 2025

Incident Code

ISYEM250505d

Location

ميناء الحديدة, Al-Hudaydah Port, Al-Hudaydah, Yemen
On Monday, 05 May 2025, at least one civilian was killed and at least 4 civilians were injured by a declared Israeli airstrike on the al-Hudaydah Seaport in the al-Hudaydah governorate, Yemen. An initial report by TV Al-Masirah quoted the Yemeni Ministry of Health that stated a civilian had been killed, and four others had…

Summary

Published
8 July 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Transportation (Port)
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
4
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Israeli Military
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Incident Date

4 May 2025

Incident Code

USSOM479

Location

Golis Mountains, Miraale Region, Puntland, Somalia
On the night of May 4, 2025, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), in coordination with the Puntland Defence Forces, carried out an airstrike on the Golis Mountains in the Al-Miskaad mountain range reportedly against ISIS militants. While no specific casualty toll was provided, the Somali Ministry of Defense was quoted by multiple news sources as reporting…

Summary

Published
5 December 2025
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

3 May 2025

Incident Code

USSOM478

Location

Miraale Valley, Puntland, Somalia
In the early morning of May 3, 2025, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), in coordination with Puntland Security Forces, carried out airstrikes against ISIS militants in the Dhasaan Sare area of the Miraale Valley in the Bari region. The strike killed 10 militants, according to a report from the International Crisis Group, and came hours after…

Summary

Published
5 December 2025
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

25 April 2025

Incident Code

USSOM477

Location

southeast of Bosasso, Puntland, Somalia
On April 25, 2025, AFRICOM announced that "In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike against ISIS-Somalia on April 25, 2025. The airstrike occurred southeast of Bosasso, Puntland, in Northeastern Somalia." There was no mention of casualties amongst civilians or militants. There was no other information found about…

Summary

Published
5 December 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

24 April 2025

Incident Code

USSOM475

Location

southeast of Bosasso, Puntland, Somalia
On April 24, 2025, AFRICOM announced that "At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted a collective self-defense airstrike against ISIS-Somalia on April 24, 2025. The airstrike occurred southeast of Bosasso, Puntland, in Northeastern Somalia." There was no mention of casualties amongst civilians or militants. There was no other…

Summary

Published
5 December 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

24 April 2025

Incident Code

USSOM476

Location

Wargaadhi, approximately 120 miles north of Mogadishu, Middle Shabelle, Somalia
On April 24, 2025, Al-Shabaab militants attacked the village of Wargaadhi in the Middle Shabelle region in an attempt to capture a strategic Somali National Army (SNA) base. There are conflicting reports as to how the operation unfolded — including from within the SNA — but after multiple airstrikes by AFRICOM, Somali government forces were…

Summary

Published
5 December 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
20–52
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

21 April 2025

Incident Code

USSOM474

Location

approximately 60 km northwest of Kismayo and to the west of the Kaam-jaroon area, Lower Juba, Somalia
On 21 April 2025, west of the Kaam-jaroon area in the Lower Juba region of Somalia, an airstrike was conducted by U.S. Africa Command with the assistance of the Danab commandos and Jubaland Dervish forces, under the Federal Government of Somalia and Puntland authorities. No civilians were officially reported as injured or killed in the…

Summary

Published
5 December 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
9
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
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Incident Date

21 April 2025

Incident Code

USSOM473

Location

southeast of Bosasso, Puntland, Somalia
On April 21, 2025, AFRICOM announced that "At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted a collective self-defense airstrike against ISIS-Somalia on April 21, 2025. The airstrike occurred southeast of Bosasso, Puntland, in Northeastern Somalia." There was no mention of casualties amongst civilians or militants. There was no other information…

Summary

Published
5 December 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

18 April 2025

Incident Code

USSOM472

Location

In the Miraale Valley southeast of Bosasso, Puntland, Somalia
Early morning on Friday, 18 April 2025, an airstrike in the Miraale Valley southeast of Bosasso, Puntland, Somalia, was declared by US Africa Command (AFRICOM) forces in collaboration with the Federal Government of Somalia. In a press release, US AFRICOM stated that they had conducted a “collective self-defense airstrike against ISIS-Somalia”, which was “at the…

Summary

Published
5 December 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

17 April 2025

Incident Code

USYEM250417a

Location

ميناء رأس عيسى، الحديدة, Ras Isa Port, Al-Hodeida, Al Hudaydah, Yemen
At around 9:30 PM on April 17th, 2025, declared US airstrikes hit the Ras Isa Port in Al Hodeida, Yemen. These airstrikes were the first in a reported series of strikes that continued into the early morning of the 18th, reportedly killing at least 84 civilians and injuring another 150. The majority of those killed…

Summary

Published
15 May 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Transportation (Port), Vehicle (Truck), Resources (Oil Facility)
Civilians reported killed
84–90
Civilians reported injured
150–171
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

16 April 2025

Incident Code

USSOM470

Location

Somalia territorial waters, Somalia territorial waters, Somalia
On Wednesday, 16 April 2025, everyone aboard at least two alleged al-Shabaab vessels were killed in the territorial waters of Somalia, in an airstrike declared by US Africa Command (AFRICOM) forces in collaboration with the Federal Government of Somalia. No civilians were officially reported as injured or killed in the strikes. In a press release,…

Summary

Published
5 December 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Vehicle (Boat)
Military actors reported killed
2–3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

16 April 2025

Incident Code

USSOM471

Location

in the vicinity of Adan Yabaal, Middle Shabelle, Somalia
At night on Wednesday, 16 April 2025, 12 alleged Al-Shabaab militants were killed in the vicinity of Adan Yabaal district, Middle Shabelle, Somalia, in an airstrike declared by US Africa Command (AFRICOM) forces in collaboration with the Federal Government of Somalia. No civilians were officially reported as injured or killed in the strikes. In a…

Summary

Published
5 December 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
12
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

11 April 2025

Incident Code

USSOM469

Location

southeast of Bosasso, Puntland, Somalia
On Friday, 11 April 2025, one alleged ISIS-Somalia (Daesh) militant was killed approximately 50 miles southeast of Bosasso in Puntland State, Somalia, in an airstrike declared by US Africa Command (AFRICOM) forces in collaboration with the Federal Government of Somalia. No civilians were officially reported as injured or killed in the strikes. Prior to the…

Summary

Published
5 December 2025
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

1 April 2025

Incident Code

USSOM468

Location

Miiraale Valley in the Calmiskaad mountains, Puntland, Somalia
On Tuesday, 1 April 2025, five alleged ISIS-Somalia (Daesh) militants were killed in the Al-Miskaad mountains southeast of Bosasso in Puntland State, Somalia, in an airstrike declared by US Africa Command (AFRICOM) forces in collaboration with the Federal Government of Somalia. No civilians were officially reported as injured or killed in the strikes. In a…

Summary

Published
3 December 2025
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

29 March 2025

Incident Code

USSOM467

Location

Southeast of Bosasso, Puntland, Somalia
On Saturday, 29 March 2025, six alleged ISIS-Somalia (Daesh) militants were killed in the Al-Miskaad mountains southeast of Bosasso in Puntland State, Somalia, in an airstrike declared by US Africa Command (AFRICOM) forces in collaboration with the Federal Government of Somalia and Puntland authorities. No civilians were officially reported as injured or killed in the…

Summary

Published
6 June 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
6
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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