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U.S. Airstrikes Target Al-Shabaab in Somalia’s Lower Jubba Region

Staff Reporter — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:24:32 +0000

Lower Jubba (Kaab TV) – U.S. unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) carried out airstrikes targeting Al-Shabaab on the outskirts of Kismayo city in the Lower Jubba region, which also serves as the interim capital of the Jubbaland State.

The airstrikes were followed by a ground operation conducted by joint forces comprising U.S.-trained Danab commandos and Jubbaland State Dervish forces, according to security sources close to the operation.

Officials from the Federal Government of Somalia’s armed forces, particularly the Danab commandos, stated that the objective of the operation was to target Al-Shabaab members who were present in the area.

The United States often provides details on the outcomes of its operations conducted in parts of southern, central, and northern Somalia. Recently, AFRICOM announced that it has increased operations against Al-Shabaab and ISIS.

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U.S. Sharply Increases Somalia Airstrikes as Trump Administration Pursues ISIS and al-Qaeda Militants

Staff Reporter — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 10:36:39 +0000

JOHANNESBURG (Kaab TV) – The United States has dramatically expanded its airstrike campaign against extremist militants in Somalia under the Trump administration, carrying out more than ten times the number of strikes launched during President Biden’s tenure in 2024.

U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) confirmed to Fox News Digital on Friday that it conducted 10 airstrikes in 2024. By contrast, more than 100 strikes have already been executed in Somalia this year.

In the most recent operation on Tuesday, AFRICOM forces took part in an airstrike and an alleged four-hour gun battle with ISIS-Somalia fighters in Puntland, located in northern Somalia.

According to an AFRICOM press release, the mission was carried out “in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia.”

Several local sources reported that high-ranking ISIS operatives were targeted. Early accounts suggest that a senior militant leader was either killed or apprehended, and up to 10 fighters were eliminated. No U.S. casualties have been reported.

This latest strike follows a series of U.S. missions targeting extremist factions throughout Somalia, including ISIS, ISIS-Somalia, and the al-Qaeda-affiliated al-Shabab.

An AFRICOM spokesperson told Fox News Digital on Thursday that the U.S. “conducted an airstrike approximately 66 km southeast of Bossaso. To date, we have completed 101 airstrikes in Somalia — 59 of which specifically targeted ISIS-Somalia.

“In collaboration with the Federal Government of Somalia, we continue to take measures to diminish the capacity of ISIS-Somalia and al-Shabab to threaten the U.S. homeland, our forces, and our citizens abroad.”

According to local accounts, U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drones initially launched missiles at militants positioned in and around a large cave. This was reportedly followed by an assault involving 10 helicopters. Multiple sources claimed that U.S. personnel disembarked from the aircraft during the operation.

However, U.S. military officials denied that American troops conducted any on-ground maneuvers, firmly rejecting reports that U.S. forces had set foot on Somali territory. Officials reiterated that no ground operation took place.

In a public statement, AFRICOM emphasized that “specific details about units and assets will not be released” to preserve operational security.

In August, AFRICOM announced multiple airstrikes against ISIS militants. AFRICOM Commander Gen. Dagvin Anderson stated that “these lethal strikes demonstrate our resolve and commitment to keeping Americans and our partners safe from the threat of global terrorism.” He added that the strikes targeted “an organization intending to export its violence to the U.S. and our allies.”

Official military photographs showed U.S. aircraft launching from an aircraft carrier during the operations.

Ahmed Soliman, a senior research fellow in the Africa Programme at Chatham House, told Fox News Digital, “The U.S. focus on [ISIS] in Puntland is partly driven by the goal of preventing another international [ISIS] ‘safe haven’ from emerging, as well as concerns about ISIS-Somalia’s recruitment of foreign fighters.”

He added, “However, this emphasis has raised concerns that the international response may not be keeping pace with al-Shabab’s resurgence in central and southern Somalia. Al-Shabab has taken advantage of the shifting international focus to reestablish its operational areas.

“These gains have occurred amid Somalia’s increasingly fractured domestic political environment. Persistent power struggles between the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) and federal member states such as Puntland and Jubaland have undermined coordination and counterterrorism efforts.”

In May, AFRICOM’s former commander, Gen. Michael E. Langley, speaking about U.S. strikes in Somalia, told Air & Space Forces Magazine that the U.S. “is actively pursuing and eliminating jihadist fighters.”

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Al-Shabaab recaptures Xagar, U.S. airstrike kills 10 militants

admin — Sun, 09 Jul 2023 20:51:54 +0000

MOGADISHU (KAAB TV) – Joint forces consisting of the U.S.-trained Danab military backed by U.S soldiers and Jubbaland forces launched a raid on the town of Xagar in the Lower Jubba region on Sunday, forcing Al-Shabaab fighters to retreat, according to military officials.

The operation in the small town, located approximately 105 kilometers north of Kismayo, was marked by intense gunfighting and subsequent explosions. However, the joint forces later withdrew from Xagar, allowing Al-Shabaab to regain control, as confirmed by local sources.

In a separate development, the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) reported conducting three collective self-defense airstrikes in a remote area near Afmadow, targeting Al-Shabaab.

AFRICOM says its initial assessment indicates that the airstrikes resulted in the deaths of 10 Al-Shabaab terrorists, with no reported civilian casualties.

Al-Shabaab, on the other hand, claimed to have killed nine Somali soldiers during the battle on Sunday.

These recent events highlight the ongoing military efforts against Al-Shabaab in Somalia, with joint forces conducting operations to combat the insurgent group.

While the raid in Xagar resulted in a temporary retreat of the militants, the subsequent withdrawal allowed them to regain control, demonstrating the challenges faced in maintaining security operations in the remote rural places.

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