| Deploying nation |  Turkey |
|---|---|
| Host nation or area |  Somalia |
| Region | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Military branch | 🪖 Ground forces |
| Record type | Deployment |
| Operation or mission | |
| Unit or formation | Not publicly confirmed |
| Personnel | Not disclosed |
| Equipment | Not stated |
| Status | Withdrawn |
| Start or report date | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Withdrawal or end date | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Last verified | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Confidence | High: official or multiple independent sources |
Background
Turkey: training, air and ground units, including F-16s. Where: Somalia, Mogadishu. Status: Parliament extended the deployment for two years from July 27; F-16s arrived in January. Troop numbers are not disclosed
Deployment timeline
- Record added from The Boston Report Military Deployments Tracker. Source report dated 2026-07-22.
Sources
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