AFRICOM Conducts Airstrikes Against ISIS-Somalia in Golis Mountains
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted targeted airstrikes on April 20, 2026, against ISIS-Somalia positions. The operation took place in the Golis Mountains, approximately 90 kilometers southeast of Bossaso. The strikes were aimed at degrading the group's ability to plan and execute regional attacks. No civilian casualties were reported by military sources, though the impact on militant infrastructure was characterized as significant in follow-up assessments published on April 21.
Date: April 20, 2026
Location: Somalia
Conflict: Somali Civil War
Category: airstrike
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: U.S. Africa Command