US bombings occur annually since 2001, AJLabs maps war on terror

Since 2001, United States military operations have included at least one bombing strike each year, a pattern documented by the investigative organization AJLabs. The group has produced a series of maps that trace the geographic spread of these attacks, labeling the continuous campaign as the “war on terror.” The visual data set aggregates publicly available information on airstrikes, drone missions, and missile launches, showing activity across regions such as the Middle East, South Asia, and parts of Africa.

AJLabs’ mapping effort highlights the sustained nature of U.S. kinetic engagements over two decades, illustrating how the scope of operations has shifted in response to evolving security priorities. By cataloguing each annual strike, the project provides a longitudinal view of the United States’ military footprint, offering researchers and policymakers a consolidated reference for assessing the scale and distribution of the ongoing counterterrorism effort.