In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted a strike targeting an al-Shabaab conventional weapons storage warehouse in Northern Somalia on Sep. 17, 2026.
The strike occurred in the Sanaag region of Somalia, approximately 80 km southwest of Bosaso.
AFRICOM, alongside the Federal Government of Somalia and Somali Armed Forces, continues to take action to degrade al-Shabaab’s ability to threaten U.S. forces and our citizens abroad.
Specific details about units and assets will not be released to ensure continued operations security.