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US Conducts 70th Somalia Strike, Kills 15 Al-Shabaab militants

7/6/2026

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U.S. Africa Command carried out a July 3 airstrike near Farsooley, Somalia, targeting al-Shabaab.
It was the 70th U.S. strike in Somalia in 2026, set to surpass the 124 strikes in 2025.
Somali forces, including Danab, said the strike killed 15 al-Shabaab fighters and wounded 20, with civilian impact data undisclosed.
International Crisis Group warned the conflict remains at a stalemate, noting al-Shabaab’s territorial gains in 2025 despite intensified bombing.

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U.S. Africa Command carried out a July 3 airstrike near Farsooley, Somalia, targeting al-Shabaab.
It was the 70th U.S. strike in Somalia in 2026, set to surpass the 124 strikes in 2025.
Somali forces, including Danab, said the strike killed 15 al-Shabaab fighters and wounded 20, with civilian impact data undisclosed.
International Crisis Group warned the conflict remains at a stalemate, noting al-Shabaab’s territorial gains in 2025 despite intensified bombing.