U.S. Africa Command Reports Carrying Out Joint Airstrikes With Somalian Armed Forces To Degrade Al Shabaab Threat in Somalia
The strikes were part of collective self-defense measures, and the initial assessment by U.S. Africa Command indicates no civilian casualties.
SOMALIA - On February 20th, 2025, at the request of the Federal Government of Somalia and U.S. Africa Command conducted airstrikes against al Shabaab in the vicinity of Bulo Burti, Somalia.
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The strikes were part of collective self-defense measures, and the initial assessment by U.S. Africa Command indicates no civilian casualties.
"At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted collective self-defense airstrikes against al Shabaab on Feb. 20, 2025." - U.S. Africa Command
Al Shabaab's continued attacks on U.S. and partner forces highlight the terrorist group's capability and intent to threaten international security.
U.S. Africa Command, in partnership with the Federal Government of Somalia and Somali Armed Forces, remains committed to degrading al Shabaab's ability to plan and execute attacks that endanger the U.S. homeland, allies, and civilians, according to the statement by AFRICOM.
While specific details about units and assets remain undisclosed for operational security, the mission to weaken al Shabaab and other terrorist organizations remains central to U.S. Africa Command's efforts.