17 al-Shabaab terrorists killed in new operation in Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AA) – The Somali forces, backed by international partners, killed 17 al-Shaabab men in a new operation, authorities said on Wednesday.
The operation took place in the small town of Hawadley, 40 kilometers (25 miles) north of the capital Mogadishu, on Tuesday night, according to the Information Ministry.
“The operation was conducted by the national intelligence agency along with international partners. Terrorists who gathered in an area under Hawadley were targated and 17 conspirators were killed,” the ministry said in a statement.
Several senior members of al-Shabaab, an al-Qaeda-affiliated group, were among those killed in the operation, the statement added.
The Somali military continues its operations against the group with the support of locals and 150 terrorists have been killed in recent operations, the ministry said.
The military has intensified its operations against the group in central regions, including the Middle Shabelle and Hiran regions.
Somalia has been grappling with security threats for years, with al-Shabaab being one of the main ones in the country.
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