Defcon Alerts Threat Monitor

U.S. Africa Command Conducts Airstrike Targeting ISIS-Somalia in the Golis Mountains

The strike followed an identical operation on May 4, 2026, in the identical Golis Mountains location southeast of Bossaso, the same location.

May 7 • Defcon Level and Donald Standeford

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US Strikes ISIS in Somalia, Search Continues for Two Missing Service Members During African Lion Exercise in Morocco

The strike occurred in the vicinity of the Golis Mountains, about 47 miles (75 kilometers) southeast of Bossaso.

May 5 • Defcon Level and Donald Standeford

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Sudanese Armed Forces Accuse United Arab Emirates and Ethiopia of Drone Strikes on Khartoum International Airport

While some reports attributed the May 4 strikes to Rapid Support Forces drone capabilities, no independent forensic verification of drone origin has…

May 5 • Defcon Level and Donald Standeford

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April 2026

US Conducts Airstrike, Somalian Military Kills 81 Al-Shabaab Militants in Jubbaland Offensive

On April 15 the Somalian military said that the operation had expanded to Tardho, Hiiraan, Ugunji, Shabeellaha Hoose, Daynuunay, Baay, Qumbi, and…

Apr 15 • Defcon Level and Donald Standeford

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U.S. AFRICOM Announces Airstrikes Targeting ISIS-Somalia, Somali Armed Forces Report Strike on Al-Shabaab in Mudug Region

The operation occurred in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia and Somali Armed Forces.

Apr 10 • Defcon Level

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March 2026

Somali Offensive Secures Key Areas as U.S. Strikes Target ISIS; Somalia Condemns Iran For Attacks On Arab Countries

The Somali Ministry of Defense launched Operation Rolling Thunder on March 1 in Lower Shabelle to target Al-Shabaab strongholds and cut terrorist…

Mar 3 • Defcon Level and Donald Standeford

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February 2026

Somali National Intelligence Agency Reports Elimination of Over 23 Al-Shabaab Militants in Preemptive Operations in Hiiraan and Middle…

The agency stated the operations were carried out with the help of international partners, and followed intelligence on militant mobilization in…

Feb 25 • Defcon Level and Donald Standeford

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U.S. Continues Sustained Airstrike Campaign Against ISIS-Somalia and al-Shabaab in Somalia

U.S. Africa Command carried out at least ten airstrikes against ISIS-Somalia and al-Shabaab militants in Somalia in February, including targeting…

Feb 19 • Defcon Level and Donald Standeford

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U.S. Forces Execute Airstrike Against ISIS-Somalia in Gollis Mountains as Somali Operation Hidden Sword Secures Advances in Lower Shabelle

Somali forces achieved territorial gains in Lower Shabelle through Operation Hidden Sword, with the January 15 engagement in Bulunagaad resulting in…

Feb 14 • Defcon Level and Donald Standeford

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U.S. Forces Conduct Airstrike Targeting al-Shabaab in Southern Somalia

According to U.S. Africa Command, the strike was carried out in southern Somalia, approximately 32 miles (51 kilometers) northeast of Kismayo.

Feb 10 • Defcon Level and Donald Standeford

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Somali Forces Eliminate 14 Al-Shabaab Militants in Lower Juba Amid US Airstrikes Against ISIS and Al-Shabaab

US Africa Command carried out airstrikes against ISIS-Somalia, including operations on February 3 and February 1 in the Golis Mountains.

Feb 10 • Defcon Level and Donald Standeford

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U.S. Conducts Airstrike Against ISIS-Somalia in Golis Mountains and Delivers Military Equipment to Somali National Army in Middle Shabelle

The strike, authorized by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, resulted in the deaths of multiple operatives with no civilian casualties reported.

Feb 4 • Defcon Level and Donald Standeford

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