The Somali National Army has achieved major victories against Al-Shabaab in central and southern Somalia, aided by local forces and international support. Operations over the past two months resulted in significant militant casualties, demonstrating the Somali government’s commitment to restoring stability.
The Somali National Army (SNA) has made significant progress against Al-Shabaab in central and southern regions of Somalia, prompting an increase in local recruitment for military operations. Led by the SNA, these operations have been supported by the US Africa Command and the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), leading to substantial gains over the past two months.
In a notable operation in Sumadale, Middle Shabelle, approximately 30 Al-Shabaab fighters were killed while they were planning an attack against government forces. According to state media reports, local and national forces executed this successful operation against the militants. Embedding journalist Sadam Abdulle confirmed the significant achievement of the troops in the region.
In Awdheegle, the SNA confronted militants during an attempted attack on their positions, inflicting considerable losses on Al-Shabaab in the Awdheegle District of Lower Shabelle and the Buursha Sheekh area of Middle Shabelle. Additionally, a separate raid in the Labada Garas area successfully dismantled a militant assembly point, leading to the elimination of all active fighters present.
In Bakool, collaborations between the SNA and local forces resulted in the demise of over 40 Al-Shabaab fighters, demonstrating the government’s resolve to eliminate the group, which has been operating for nearly two decades. Deployment agreements for the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission involve troops from several countries, including Kenya, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Egypt, and Uganda, while Burundi is negotiating troop numbers with the federal government.
The Somali National Army, backed by local forces and international support, is making significant strides against Al-Shabaab in central and southern Somalia. Recent operations have resulted in substantial militant casualties, showcasing the government’s commitment to restoring stability in the region. Continued collaboration with international forces is critical to sustain these gains and further dismantle Al-Shabaab’s operational capabilities.
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