[Somalia] Explosions/Remote violence: Air/drone strike

Summary

Single-source ACLED detection — awaiting independent verification. Somali government forces reportedly conducted an airstrike against Al Shabaab militants in Raga Ceel village, Middle Shabelle region, on March 31, 2025, allegedly killing 40 fighters. The operation represents continued counterterrorism efforts in south-central Somalia.

Supply chain impact

No commodities or chokepoints are directly mapped to this event; second-order effects depend on how the situation escalates and whether it reflects broader shifts in regional security dynamics.

Watch points

• Independent confirmation from major news outlets or UN sources, as single-source conflict reports can contain inaccuracies
• Al Shabaab response or retaliatory operations that could affect broader regional stability
• Pattern of similar government operations indicating sustained counteroffensive momentum