Civilian Casualties

Cal Miskaad mountains, Bari, Somalia

LOCATION

Multiple ISIS militants were killed by an alleged joint operation carried out by Puntland forces and the US military in the Cal Miskaad mountains on December 31, 2024. Shafaq News reported that “the Puntland Security Force (PSF), together with the US Air Force, carried out a joint operation on Tuesday targeting ISIS positions in the

Summary

ISIS - Somalia

near Ruun Nirgood, Middle Shabelle, Somalia

LOCATION

Between 10 and 70 militants, including “key Al-Shabaab ring leaders and militias” were purportedly killed and 30 other al-Shabaab members were injured after airstrikes announced by the Somali government in conjunction with international partners were carried out near Ruun Nirgood, Middle Shabelle on 24 April, 2024. The Somali Information Ministry, referenced by Anadolu Agency, reported

Summary

International Forces (Unknown), Somali Military Forces

Belligerents reported injured

10–70

Jir Jir Farey and Burka Fiiqey areas, north of Ruunirgood, Middle Shabelle, Somalia

LOCATION

Hiiraan Online News reported that on April 5, 2024, the Somali Federal Government forces, supported by local militias and international allies, “targeted” Al-Shabaab hideouts in the Jir Jir Farey and Burka Fiiqey areas, north of Ruunirgood in Middle Shabelle. According to the government, the strike resulted in “multiple Al-Shabaab casualties” and the destruction of one

Summary

International Forces (Unknown), Somali Military Forces

Belligerents reported injured

Sixna area, rural Qandala district , Puntland, Somalia

LOCATION

Four civilians, two women and two children, were killed and at least one other, a child, and up to six others were injured by an alleged US drone/air strike in the Sixna area of the Qandala district of Puntland on 28 January, 2025. Those killed were from the Reer Yusuf Mohamud Salah family; amongst them

Summary

Agriculture, Livestock, Residential

Yes

Civilians reported injured

(2 children2 women)

1–6

Airwars civilian harm grading

2 named, 1 familiy identified

Named victims

Beer Xaani, Lower Juba, Somalia

LOCATION

The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) announced an airstrike against Al-Shabaab militants on 31 December 2024, in Beer Xaani. The strike, occurring “at the request of the Federal Government of Somalia” was declared a “collective self-defense” operation. At least 10 members of Al-Shabaab were reported killed; Somali forces fighting the group were evacuated. The Somali

Summary

10–11

Fiiqaay forest, Middle Shabelle, Somalia

LOCATION

According to the Somali government, more than 35 militants were killed by operations carried out by the Somali military and “international partners” in Fiiqaay forest, Middle Shabelle on March 24, 2024. The Somali Ministry of Defence (@MoDSomaliya) announced on X/Twitter that “Somali National Army neutralised 80+ Khawarij (al-Shabaab) militants, including leaders, were eliminated in planned

Summary

Airstrike and/or Artillery, Ground operation

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons

Causes of injury / death

International Forces (Unknown)

in a remote area in the vicinity approximately 45 km northeast of Kismayo, Somalia

LOCATION

Two al-Shabaab militants were reportedly killed by declared US airstrikes approximately 45 km northeast of Kismayo in Somalia on March 2, 2024. US Africa Command (USAFRICOM) released a statement on March 4th declaring their involvement: “At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense against the al Shabaab

Summary

on the border between Lower Shabelle and Middle Jubba regions in southern Somalia, Somalia

LOCATION

Halbeeg News reported that at least six al-Shabaab fighters were killed in a suspected US airstrike which destroyed technical vehicles as well as an arsenal on the border between Lower Shabelle and Middle Jubba regions in southern Somalia on March 7, 2024. According to Halqabsi News, six al-Shabaab bases were struck and killed several high-ranking

Summary

Ugunji, Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle, Somalia

LOCATION

A source affiliated with al-Shabaab reported that five civilian farmers were killed by a “US and Somali special forces” operation in Lower Shabelle on March 10th while US Africa Command (AFRICOM) announced that they had killed three al-Shabaab militants in airstrikes “in the vicinity of Ugunji.” AFRICOM declared their involvement in the strike on March

Summary

Yes

Airwars civilian harm grading

10 km southwest of Quyno Barrow, Lower Shabelle, Somalia

LOCATION

The United States announced an airstrike against Al-Shabaab militants in the Lower Shabelle region on 24 December, 2024. The strike, which took place approximately 10 km southwest of Quyno Barrow, reportedly killed two Al-Shabaab members, including a lead commander, Mohamed Mire. AFRICOM released a statement on December 26th announcing that “In coordination with the Federal

Summary

Airstrike, Drone Strike

Haway area, near the town of Sablale, Lower Shabelle, Somalia

LOCATION

Senior al-Shabaab leaders were reportedly killed by an airstrike near the town of Sablale in the Lower Shabelle Region of Somalia on 22 November, 2024; at least 12 deaths were recorded—three commanders and “several senior leaders” were included in the count. The strike was allegedly perpetrated in part by the Somali National Army; sources also

Summary

US Forces, Somali Military Forces

The vicinity of Bida Isse and Geriile, Galmudug, Galdaduud, Somalia

LOCATION

code: USSOM440
incident_date: 2024-10-05
status: publish
civilian_harm_status:

Summary

International Forces (Unknown)

47–101

Run-Nirgod, Masagaway, and El-Dher, Somalia

LOCATION

code: USSOM439
incident_date: 2024-09-04
status: publish
civilian_harm_status:

Summary

International Forces (Unknown)

Kismaayo, Lower Juba, Somalia

LOCATION

Heavy losses were reportedly inflicted on al-Shabaab militants during an operation carried out by the Somali National Army and Jubaland forces with potential US airstrike support on 9 July, 2024, in Kismaayo, Lower Juba. Caasimada Online, admitting “conflicting reports”, reported that an operation was carried out by the “the Somali National Army and Jubaland forces”,

Summary

International Forces (Unknown), Somali Military Forces

Rage Baris area, Galgadud, Somalia

LOCATION

An airstrike allegedly perpetrated by the Somali National Army “with assistance form international partners” killed up to 30 Al-Shabaab militants on 17 June, 2024 in the Rage Baris area of Galgadud, central Somalia. Garowe Online, quoting a statement from Somali state media clarified that two trucks and a technical vehicle [an improvised military vehicle] were

Summary

International Forces (Unknown), Somali Military Forces

22–30

Ceel-Lahelay area, Bakool, Somalia

LOCATION

Seven al-Shabaab militants were killed and others were injured by an airstrike perpetrated by the Somali National Army along with international partners on 4 June, 2024, in Bakool. The strike was announced by the Somali Ministry of Defense as a “successful mission […] aimed at safeguarding civilians”. According to Facebook user “Taliska Guutada 9aad Ee

Summary

International Forces (Unknown), Somali Military Forces

Belligerents reported injured

In the vicinity of Dhaardaar, approximately 81 km southeast of Bosaso, Somalia

LOCATION

In conjunction with the Somali government, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted a strike against Islamic State militants on 31 May, 2024 in “a remote area in the vicinity of Dhaardaar”. AFRICOM reported that the strike had killed three IS militants, “with no civilian casualties”. X/Twitter user @ZakeriyeAxmed reported that the strike targeted IS leader and

Summary