Somalia claims to have killed a senior militant during a military operation against Al Shabab terrorists, as well as freed several hostages
Somalia claims to have killed a senior militant leader during a military operation against Al Shabab terrorists in the country's Lower Shabelle region, as well as freed several civilians who had been held hostage by them.
The operation was carried out by an elite military unit of the SNA in the town of Mubarak, located 95 kilometres southwest of Mogadishu, according to a statement issued by his ministry. During the operation, it freed several civilians who were being held by Al Shabab in the centre, it added.READ MORE: Since US President Joe Biden authorised the redeployment of US troops in Somalia, the country has seen an increase in airstrikes against Al Shabab terrorists, most recently in the Hiran region, which killed more than 14 terrorists.
Since at least 2007, Al Shabab has waged a deadly campaign against the Somali government and international forces that have claimed thousands of lives.
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