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

On 16 April 2025, US forces and government security forces (SNA) conducted an airstrike targeting a big boat unmarked vessel and a small vessel accompanying it belonging to Al Shabab in Bulaale village near Marian Guwaay village (Baraawe, Lower Shabelle). The vessels were carrying sophisticated weapons that were being smuggled into the country. Al Shabaab claimed that the airstrike hit civilian fishers. 8 were killed and 12 were injured. Al Shabaab accused the US of targeting civilians.

Severity

HIGH

Occurred

2025-04-16

Country

Somalia

Event type

explosion

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