U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al-Shabaab

In a coordinated effort with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) executed an airstrike against al-Shabaab on June 18, 2026. The strike took place in the lower Juba region, about 76 kilometers northwest of Kismayo.

This operation is part of ongoing efforts by AFRICOM, along with Somali Armed Forces, to diminish al-Shabaab’s capacity to pose threats to U.S. forces and citizens internationally. Details regarding specific military units and assets involved in the airstrike were not disclosed, emphasizing the importance of maintaining operational security.

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