U.S. Forces Conduct Strike against ISIS-Somalia

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike against ISIS-Somalia on April 11, 2025, according to U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM).

The airstrike occurred southeast of Bosasso, Puntland, in Northeastern Somalia, AFRICOM said in a statement.

AFRICOM’s current assessment is that the airstrike killed one ISIS terrorist and that no civilians were harmed.

ISIS-Somalia has proved both its will and capability to attack U.S. forces, the Command added.

AFRICOM, alongside the Federal Government of Somalia and Somali Armed Forces, continues to take action to degrade ISIS-Somalia’s ability to plan and conduct attacks that threaten the U.S. homeland, our forces, and our civilians abroad.

Specific details about units and assets will not be released to ensure continued operations security, according to AFRICOM’s statement.