U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) in conjunction with the Federal Gov’t of Somalia conducted two airstrikes which targeted ISIS militant group in Somalia.
The first airstrike was carried out on May 31, 2025 and targeted an area that lies 75 km South of Bosaso.
The second airstrike was conducted on June 1, 2025 and targeted an area that locates 72 km South of Bosaso in Bari region.
The operations were part of the joint efforts which are intended to weaken the operational capacity of ISIS group in Somalia in which it conducts planned terrorist attacks which pose a threat to the Somali populace, the armed forces and friends of the world.
The Somali Federal Gov’t expressed deep thanks and appreciations to the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM).
The statement went on to say that the Somali Federal Gov’t reiterated that it is committed to combating terrorist groups in collaboration with friends in the world in order to ensure the peace and stability in Somalia.
