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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
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Defcon Level
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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
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Defcon Level
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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
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Defcon Level
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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
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Defcon Level
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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
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
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Drone Attack Targets Bangoka International Airport in Northeastern DRC, Authorities Attribute Incident to M23 Armed Group
Authorities attributed the incident to the M23 armed group and Rwanda. All drones were intercepted and neutralized prior to reaching the target
Feb 3
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
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January 2026
U.S. Forces Conduct Airstrike Targeting al-Shabaab Militants Southwest of Mogadishu Amid Sustained Campaign
U.S. Africa Command characterized the action as essential to mitigate threats to U.S. forces and citizens abroad.
Jan 30
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
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ISWAP Suicide Attack on Nigerian Army Position in Borno State's Timbuktu Triangle
The group claimed responsibility through propaganda channels, reporting 20 soldiers killed or wounded. Nigerian military sources confirmed heavy…
Jan 24
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
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US Carries Out Airstrike In Somalia Against ISIS, Terrorist Attack In Nigeria Results In Dozens Of Casualties
U.S. Africa Command executed an airstrike on January 21 in the Golis Mountains, approximately 66 kilometers southeast of Bossaso, eliminating multiple…
Jan 23
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
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U.S. and Somali Forces Continue Airstrikes and Ground Operations Against Al-Shabaab and ISIS-Somalia
The latest actions include U.S. strikes in the Golis Mountains, eliminated militants and disrupting militant infrastructure.
Jan 13
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
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U.S. Africa Command and Somali Forces Launch Airstrikes Eliminating Dozens of al-Shabaab Militants in Jilib
This action aimed to degrade al-Shabaab’s ability to threaten the U.S. Homeland, U.S. forces, and American citizens abroad.
Jan 7
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
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Joint U.S.-Somali Counter-terrorism Operations Against al-Shabaab in Somalia's Middle Shabelle Region
Somali National Armed Forces also repelled a militant ambush in Wargaadhi district within the same region, resulting in insurgent casualties including a…
Jan 2
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
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