The U.S. military has conducted airstrikes targeting Islamic State fighters in the Puntland region of northeastern Somalia. In a statement, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) said the March 16 strike was part of a joint operation with the Federal Government of Somalia intended "to degrade ISIS capabilities" in the Horn of Africa.
Puntland authorities have been engaged in a sustained military campaign against Islamic State militants since late 2024, successfully reclaiming much of the territory previously held by the group in the Cal Miskaad mountains.
The U.S. has said that the air strikes has reduced Al-Shabaab's ability to plot future attacks, disrupt its leadership networks and stifle its ability to move freely within the region.
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The Islamic State (ISIS) faction in Somalia has claimed responsibility for three attacks on Puntland Security Force (PSF) positions between July 16 and August 22, resulting in the deaths of 47 soldiers.
The assaults targeted military sites in the Bari region, where the PSF has been conducting intensified operations against ISIS and Al-Shabaab, particularly in the strategic Cal-Miskaad mountains. Puntland
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The Somali forces from the semi-autonomous Puntland region have made significant gains against Islamic State (IS) militants in the Cal Miskaad mountains, capturing key strongholds.
The month-long campaign, which has been supported by air strikes from the United Arab Emirates and the
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