This morning I ordered precision Military air strikes on the Senior ISIS Attack Planner and other terrorists he recruited and led in Somalia. These killers, who we found hiding in caves, threatened the United States and our Allies. The strikes destroyed the caves they live in,…
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 1, 2025
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has authorized airstrikes targeting ISIS leaders hiding in caves in Somalia. The strikes, carried out by U.S. Africa Command, resulted in the elimination of multiple terrorists. This marks the first major military action in Somalia during President Donald Trump’s second term.
The airstrikes were conducted in the Golis mountains, a known stronghold for ISIS operatives. According to initial assessments, the strikes successfully destroyed the caves where the terrorists were hiding, without causing any civilian casualties. The operation was coordinated with the Federal Government of Somalia, highlighting the ongoing partnership between the two nations in combating terrorism.
President Trump issued a statement confirming the airstrikes and emphasizing the importance of the operation. He stated, “These killers, who we found hiding in caves, threatened the United States and our Allies. The strikes destroyed the caves they live in, and killed many terrorists without, in any way, harming civilians.” Trump also reiterated the U.S. commitment to finding and eliminating terrorists who pose a threat to the country and its allies.
The airstrikes were carried out using precision military technology, ensuring minimal collateral damage. Videos of the airstrikes have surfaced, showing the powerful impact of the bombs used in the operation. These are not small bombs; the footage clearly demonstrates the significant firepower deployed to neutralize the ISIS threat.
Sources:
https://www.africom.mil/pressrelease/35701/us-forces-conduct-strike-targeting-isis-somalia
https://taskandpurpose.com/news/africom-somalia-isis-airstrikes/
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/us-orders-airstrikes-isis-targets-somalia/story?id=118348401
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/02/01/us-strikes-isis-militants/78127153007/
