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AFRICOM Strikes al-Shabaab Weapons Warehouse Southwest of Bosaso
On September 14, AFRICOM struck a site it identified as an al-Shabaab weapons and ammunition factory near Saacow in southern Somalia. On September 8 it…
Sep 19
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Defcon Level
2
2
AFRICOM Strikes al-Shabaab Near Quumbi Northwest of Kismayo
On Sept. 8 it also announced a Sept. 5 strike near Quumbi, about 47 miles (75 km) north-northwest of Kismayo, and a Sept. 4 strike about 109 miles (175…
Sep 11
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Defcon Level
5
2
August 2026
Somalia Says Turkish Navy Freed Hijacked Cargo Ship Off Puntland, Puntland Denies Joint Rescue
Puntland’s Ministry of Security and Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) rejected the federal rescue account the same day.
Aug 30
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
1
1
Fizi Administrator Says Congolese Army Downed AFC-Linked Aircraft Near Minembwe
The shoot-down was reported to have occurred 19 miles (30 km) from the aerodrome in one set of remarks and about 25 miles (40 km) away in another…
Aug 28
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
2
3
Somalian Military Reports Two Al-Shabaab Commander's Killed as Baidoa Control Claims Stay Split
Bay Regional Hospital in Baidoa, said on August 18 that at least four civilians were killed and 98 people were wounded in a city fight, including 28…
Aug 22
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
5
1
AFRICOM Conducts Airstrike Targeting al-Shabaab Near Jamaame
U.S. Africa Command’s public 2026 strikes record lists eight declared airstrikes in Somalia during July, all targeting al-Shabaab.
Aug 3
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Defcon Level
1
1
July 2026
U.S. Africa Command Strikes al-Shabaab Near Welmaro in Seventh July Operation
The recent strikes concentrated in areas west and southwest of Mogadishu and north and northwest of Kismayo.
Jul 20
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
1
1
U.S. Africa Command Conducts Airstrikes Targeting al-Shabaab in Somalia; Danab Special Forces Carry Out Ground Operation in Lower Juba
The July 8 strike occurred approximately 56 miles (90 km) northwest of Kismayo. The statement was published on July 10.
Jul 10
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
3
2
June 2026
Somali Armed Forces Airstrikes Target Al-Shabaab in Middle Shabelle Region
The operations focused on sites the Somali Defense Ministry described as mobilization centers, training facilities, and weapons storage locations used…
Jun 26
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Defcon Level
2
2
AFRICOM Conducts Airstrike Targeting al-Shabaab Near Afmadow, Somalia
The command stated that the action forms part of ongoing joint efforts with Somali forces to reduce the group’s ability to threaten U.S. personnel and…
Jun 25
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Defcon Level
and
Donald Standeford
5
1
U.S. Africa Command Conducts Airstrike Targeting al-Shabaab Near Welmaro, Somalia
The strike was carried out in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, according to U.S. Africa Command.
Jun 22
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Defcon Level
2
2
AFRICOM Conducts Airstrikes Targeting al-Shabaab in Lower Juba Region of Somalia
The command described the action as part of continued efforts alongside Somali partners to reduce the group’s ability to threaten U.S. forces and…
Jun 20
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Defcon Level
4
2
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