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Somali Forces Kill Over 35 Al-Shabaab Fighters in Operation Near Baidoa
[ShabelleMedia] Somali government forces, backed by South West State’s Darwish troops, killed more than 35 al-Shabaab fighters in a joint operation near Baidoa, officials said Thursday.The military said the operation targeted a group of militants who were preparing to carry out an attack in the Baay Burjeed area, roughly 15 kilometers from Baidoa, the interim capital of South West State. A foreign commander reportedly leading the unit was among those killed. At least 60 others were injured during the fighting, while troops recovered the bodies of 18 militants, including several senior figures. Operations are ongoing to track down those who fled the scene, the statement said. Officials hailed the operation as a major blow to al-Shabaab and credited cooperation from the local population for its success. Related: South West State: 2025-03-23 Al-Shabaab Attacks Security Base in Waajid, Somali Forces Capture Key Operative South West State: 2025-01-22 Ethiopian Troops Withdraw from Dinsoor, Raising Concerns Over Al-Shabaab’s Return South West State: 2024-10-06 AFRICOM Chief says Islamic State doubles size in north Somalia Related: Darwish: 2025-04-03 Fresh Airstrike Targets ISIS in Puntland State of Somalia Darwish: 2025-02-01 Turkey’s Erdogan met with Hamas leader Wednesday, delegation in Ankara Darwish: 2025-01-28 Islamic Jihad releases propaganda video with sign of life from hostage Arbel Yehoud Posted by: trailing wife 2025-04-18 |
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