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U.S. Resumes Air Strikes in Somalia After Brief Pause, AFRICOM Says
Mogadishu, Somalia — 24 June: The United States has resumed air strikes in Somalia following a brief pause in operations, carrying out a series of attacks against Al-Shabaab militants in coordination with Somali government forces, according to U.S. military officials.
The United States has resumed air strikes in Somalia against Al-Shabaab militants after a month-long pause, conducting operations in coordination with Somali government forces.
What was announced
- U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) reported air strikes on five separate days over the past week.
- The strikes targeted locations in southern Somalia, particularly around the port city of Kismayo.
- The renewed air campaign aims to support Somali forces in their operations against Al-Shabaab.
Context
The U.S. air strikes resumed after a month without reported operations, despite 2026 being one of AFRICOM's most active years in Somalia.
“AFRICOM said its operations are based on verified intelligence and are designed to achieve specific military objectives while supporting broader counterterrorism efforts.”
Why this matters: This development is significant as it highlights ongoing U.S. military involvement in Somalia's fight against Al-Shabaab, a persistent security threat.
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Mogadishu, Somalia — 24 June: The United States has resumed air strikes in Somalia following a brief pause in operations, carrying out a series of attacks against Al-Shabaab militants in coordination with Somali government forces, according to U.S. military officials.
The U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) said American forces conducted strikes on five separate days over the past week, targeting locations in southern Somalia, including areas around the port city of Kismayo, where the Islamist militant group has long maintained a presence.
The operations mark the end of a month-long period during which no U.S. air strikes had been publicly reported in Somalia. The pause came despite 2026 emerging as one of AFRICOM’s most active years in the country in terms of both the frequency and scale of military operations targeting Al-Shabaab.
AFRICOM said the temporary reduction in reported strikes did not indicate a suspension of military activity.
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