Wednesday September 9, 2026
Mogadishu (HOL) — U.S. forces conducted an airstrike against al-Shabab militants in Somalia on Friday, U.S. Africa Command said Tuesday.
AFRICOM said the strike took place about 175 kilometers west of Mogadishu.
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“AFRICOM, alongside the Federal Government of Somalia and Somali Armed Forces, continues to take action to degrade al-Shabaab’s ability to threaten U.S. forces and our citizens abroad,” the command said in a statement.
AFRICOM did not disclose details about casualties or the type of weapons used in the strike.
The strike comes as U.S. and Somali forces have stepped up operations against al-Shabab in parts of the country.
Al-Shabab, an al-Qaeda-linked group, has continued to carry out attacks in Somalia despite ongoing military operations by Somali forces and international partners.
