U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al-Shabaab

U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) carried out an airstrike against the militant group al-Shabaab on June 14, 2026, in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia. The strike took place near Kurtunwaarey, located approximately 117 kilometers southwest of Mogadishu.

This operation is part of AFRICOM’s ongoing efforts, in collaboration with the Somali Armed Forces, to diminish al-Shabaab’s capabilities, which pose a threat to U.S. forces and citizens overseas. Details concerning specific units and assets involved in the airstrike have not been disclosed to maintain operational security.

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