US Africa Command Resumes Airstrikes Against Al-Shabaab in Somalia
U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) announced on June 23, 2026, the resumption of kinetic operations against Al-Shabaab militants in southern Somalia following a brief operational lull. Over the past several days, American forces conducted at least five coordinated airstrikes targeting insurgent strongholds near the port city of Kismayo and in the Middle Shabelle region. The strikes are intended to support Somali National Army offensives and degrade the al-Qaeda affiliate's ability to plan regional attacks.
Date: June 23, 2026
Location: Somalia
Conflict: Somali Civil War
Category: airstrike
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: allAfrica