In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, United States Africa Command has conducted airstrike in Somalia targeting ISIS militants on May 31, 2024.
According to the statement released by United States Africa command, stating that the airstrike occurred in a remote area in the vicinity of Dhaardaar, approximately 81 km southeast of Bosaso, Somalia.
While revealed that the initial assessment of the strike is three ISIS militants were killed, with no civilian casualties as the U.S. Africa Command takes great measures to prevent civilian casualties.
The forces stated further that protecting innocent civilians remains a vital part of the command’s operations to promote a more secure and stable Africa.
ISIS has conducted numerous attacks globally, including terrorist attacks in Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, all while continuing to plot against U.S. homeland and personnel and interests around the world, as well as regional partners, and others globally.
Somalia remains central to the security environment in East Africa and United States Africa Command’s forces will continue training, advising, and equipping partner forces to degrade ISIS.
U.S. Africa Command, headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, with partners, counters malign actors and international threats, responds to crises, and strengthens security forces in order to advance national interests and promote regional security, stability and prosperity.