On February 1, 2025, President Donald Trump ordered precision airstrikes targeting Islamic State (ISIS) operatives in Somalia’s Golis Mountains. The operation, coordinated with the Somali government and U.S. Africa Command, aimed to eliminate a senior ISIS attack planner and his recruits. Initial assessments indicate multiple ISIS militants were killed, with no civilian casualties reported. The strikes underscore the U.S. commitment to combating terrorism and protecting national and allied security interests.
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
