U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al-Shabaab

U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) has announced that it conducted an airstrike against the militant group al-Shabaab on July 3, 2026. The operation took place near Farsooley, located approximately 90 kilometers west of Mogadishu, Somalia.

This airstrike was executed in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia and the Somali Armed Forces as part of ongoing efforts to weaken al-Shabaab’s operational capability. AFRICOM emphasized its commitment to protecting U.S. forces and citizens abroad by targeting threats posed by the group.

Details regarding the specific units and assets involved in the operation have not been disclosed to maintain operational security.

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