Event Brief
U.S. Air Strike Targets ISIS in Puntland, Somalia
Filed: Mar 19, 2026 at 3:03 AM ET
Summary: The U.S. military conducted an air strike against ISIS fighters in Puntland, Somalia, in coordination with the federal government.
WHO: United States
WHAT: Air strike against ISIS fighters
WHEN: Mar 19, 2026 at 2:17 AM ET
WHERE: Puntland
WHY: To target Islamic State fighters
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