A seven-year-old Somali boy, Abdiqadir Salah, sustained severe injuries from shrapnel during a US airstrike in Somalia that killed twelve people. He requires a £750 (approximately $750) operation to prevent permanent loss of mobility. Abdiqadir’s family is unable to afford the necessary medical care. The US military maintains no civilians were harmed in the strike and has not offered compensation to those affected. This lack of acknowledgement and financial assistance leaves the family with limited options for Abdiqadir’s treatment. The incident raises questions about civilian casualties and accountability related to US drone strikes in Somalia. Further reporting highlights concerns about the targeting of children in these operations.