The U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted a significant airstrike against ISIS-Somalia targets on March 29, 2025, in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia.
As confirmed by AFRICOM, the airstrike was carried out to the southeast of Bosasso, Puntland, in northeastern Somalia .
The operation focused on multiple ISIS-Somalia operatives, with AFRICOM’s initial assessment confirming their deaths and no civilian casualties .
The strike aimed to degrade ISIS-Somalia’s ability to plan attacks threatening U.S. interests, partners, and civilians abroad .
This follows a broader U.S. campaign against ISIS-Somalia, including a February 2025 strike in the Golis Mountains that killed 14 militants .
The Trump administration has relaxed airstrike restrictions, granting commanders greater autonomy to target militants, signaling a more aggressive approach .