UAE drone strike in Somalia kills four family members

A drone strike in the Al-Miskaad mountains of Puntland, Somalia, in January 2025 resulted in the deaths of four family members, including a 17-year-old pregnant girl and two children. According to an investigation by Drop Site News, the victims were pastoralists caught in the strike. Four Puntland security officials have attributed the attack to the United Arab Emirates, alleging the drones were launched from the UAE military base at Bosasso airport. The base is reportedly used for counterterrorism operations against ISIS militants in the region. The United Arab Emirates has not responded to requests for comment regarding the incident.