US carries out days of airstrikes in Somalia after a month’s pause
The U.S. military has resumed airstrikes in Somalia against al-Shabab militants after a month-long pause. The operations, conducted by AFRICOM, targeted bases and supply depots in the southern region of the country.
Why it matters
The resumption of strikes highlights the ongoing U.S. counter-terrorism efforts in East Africa and the volatile security situation in Somalia.
Soldiers assigned to Task Force Associator, East Africa Response Force sit inside an MV-22 Osprey prior to takeoff at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 15, 2025. After more than a month without conducting airstrikes in Somalia, the U.S. military quickly ramped up its actions in the country this past week. U.S. forces carried out four strikes in support of Somali, all targeting al-Shabab militants in the country.
The article relies on official military statements and local media reports to describe the events without taking a stance on the intervention.
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