In a significant offensive against al-Shabaab, the Somali National Army (SNA), supported by local communities and international security partners, has reported over 50 terrorist casualties during operations in the central Galgadud province.
The operations targeted the militant group near the newly liberated town of Eeldheer, specifically in the areas of Bida Isse and Geriile.
Defense Minister Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur stated at a press conference in Mogadishu that the ongoing military efforts include both ground assaults and aerial strikes aimed at crippling the operational capabilities of al-Shabaab.
He emphasized that these targeted missions are part of a broader strategy to dismantle the group’s strongholds and leadership across the nation.
Additionally, Minister Nur addressed the future of the African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia, announcing plans for a new operation to replace the African Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). He noted that Ethiopian forces would not participate in the upcoming operation unless they first address certain agreements.
In related news, the launch of Türkiye’s seismic research vessel Oruc Reis to Somalia was praised as a step forward in implementing a recent defense and economic pact between the two nations, further strengthening Somalia’s partnerships.
The information was sourced from government media reports.