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Trump authorizes 529 airstrikes in 5 months, nears Biden's 4-year total

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In 2025, the United States conducted multiple airstrikes in Somalia targeting terrorist groups like ISIS-Somalia and Al-Shabaab, often in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia. These strikes occurred in various regions, including Puntland, and the frequency of strikes increased compared to previous years, with one source citing over 100 strikes in total for 2025, according to a Facebook post.
Multiple strikes in late 2025: The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) announced several airstrikes against ISIS-Somalia in November 2025, including on November 21, 22, and 25. An additional strike was conducted on October 27 in the Golis Mountains area.
Targeting terrorist groups: These airstrikes were conducted in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, with the stated aim of degrading ISIS-Somalia's and Al-Shabaab's ability to operate.
Increased frequency: The number of US airstrikes in Somalia significantly increased in 2025. One report mentioned 101 strikes by late November, a notable increase from previous years, according to a Facebook post.
Civilian casualties: While official reports from AFRICOM state that civilians were not harmed in many of these specific strikes, casualty figures from other sources may vary.
Other military action: In addition to airstrikes, the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) became operational in January 2025, succeeding the previous ATMIS mission

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