The United States military carried out a series of airstrikes against the Islamic State group in Somalia from January 1 to 3, in coordination with the Somali federal government. The strikes, conducted by U.S. Africa Command, targeted ISIS positions near the Calmiskaad Mountains, about 70 kilometers southeast of Bosaso in the northeastern Bari region. U.S. officials said the attacks inflicted significant losses on the militant group.
U.S. Africa Command has been conducting airstrikes in Somalia as part of an expanded effort to weaken armed groups that threaten U.S. forces and citizens abroad. Since 2017, the United States has carried out more than 100 airstrikes in the country, primarily against ISIS and Al Shabaab, working closely with the Somali federal government to degrade these groups’ capabilities.
The recent strikes coincide with Somalia’s intensified campaign against Al Shabaab in the south and central regions, which is receiving military and technical support from international partners. The Somali government is striving to strengthen its security forces and improve its counter‑terrorism capacity.
U.S. Africa Command has affirmed that it will continue operations alongside the Somali government to diminish ISIS capabilities. These efforts form part of a broader international initiative to combat terrorism and promote stability in the region. The airstrikes represent a significant development in the ongoing fight against terrorism, and the United States, together with its partners, remains committed to supporting Somalia’s push for a more stable and secure future. As the security situation evolves, the U.S. and its allies are expected to maintain a major role in assisting the Somali government’s counter‑terrorism and stability efforts.
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