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In a significant escalation of counterterrorism operations, the U.S. military has dramatically increased airstrikes across Somalia, hitting multiple hideouts and command posts belonging to ISIS-Somalia and the Al-Qaida-linked Al-Shabaab. The surge marks one of the most intense air campaigns in the region this year, with officials confirming dozens of militant casualties and the destruction of key logistics hubs.

U.S. forces, acting on a Nigerian government request, carried out AFRICOM-led airstrikes on ISIS-linked militants in Sokoto State, killing a significant number of fighters and signaling deeper security cooperation.

Abdulqaadir Muumin, the newly appointed ISIS leader in Somalia, remains at large in the Cal Miskaad mountains despite intensive operations by Puntland security forces and U.S. special operations troops. Recent strikes have killed senior ISIS operatives, destroyed weapon stockpiles, and weakened the group’s financial resources. Officials estimate that nearly 200 fighters remain in the area, struggling with food shortages as authorities vow to continue efforts to dismantle the extremist network.