oseen · source-linked reporting

At least three IS–Somalia fighters are killed in a joint Puntland armed forces–U.S.

Islamic State insurgency in Puntland — At least three IS–Somalia fighters are killed in a joint Puntland armed forces–U.S. Africa Command airstrike targeting IS militants hiding in the Cal Miskaad mountains of the Bari

Published February 23, 2025· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: Islamic State insurgency in Puntland.

At least three IS–Somalia fighters are killed in a joint Puntland armed forces–U.S. Africa Command airstrike targeting IS militants hiding in the Cal Miskaad mountains of the Bari Region of Puntland, Somalia. [https://horseedmedia.net/ciidamada-puntland-oo-raadadkii-duqaymaha-ugu-tegey-curaar-oo-ay-maanta-qabsadeen/401255/ (Horseed Media)] [https://www.hiiraan.com/news4/2025/Feb/200376/somali_u_s_forces_conduct_airstrike_on_isis_hideout_in_puntland.aspx (Hiiraan Online)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2025-02-23).