The government of Somalian’s semi-autonomous Puntland region asserted that US President Donald Trump’s military strikes in the Golis Mountains had resulted in the neutralisation of ‘key figures’ belonging to the Islamic State (ISIS) group. In their official statement, the regional government proclaimed that these recent airstrikes represented a substantial advancement, heralding the commencement of a new phase in their ongoing operations against the militants. At this time, no further details have been released.
Key ISIS figures targeted in Somalia, US raids
Type of event:
Counter-terrorism
February 3, 2025