Somali authorities have announced the deaths of 40 DAESH members during a counter-terrorism operation in Puntland State’s Cal Miskaad mountains, located in Bari Province in northeastern Somalia. Several other militants were wounded in the offensive.
According to the Somali National News Agency (SONNA), military officers leading the operation confirmed that most of those killed were foreign fighters within DAESH ranks.
Officials stated that Somali forces have now taken full control of the targeted areas and emphasized their commitment to continuing operations until all remaining militants are eliminated.