Minister Da'ud Aweys says SNA forces have taken over seven new areas in central Somalia. The SNA also killed 30 Al Shabab militants and and destroyed 4 battle-wagons while seizing two others. Aweys also gave details on a latest military operation in Middle Shabelle region. pic.twitter.com/ZkjGxJFyZ5
— Shabelle Media Network (@ShabelleMedia) September 17, 2023
SOMALI GOVERNMENT says its soldiers with the support of clan militia killed 30 Al-Shabaab militants in Galmudug State. A statement from the Ministry of Information says the allied forces repulsed an Al-Shabaab attack in Qodqod village inflicting casualties on the fighters. Other militants were killed in nearly Sirgo village. pic.twitter.com/IfK2iLyW9E
— Goobjoog News (@GoobjoogNews) September 16, 2023
The Somali National Army killed more than 30 al-Shabaab
...... an Islamic infestation centering on Somalia attempting to metastasize into Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and similar places, all ofwhich have enough problems without them...fighters on Saturday evening in operations in central Somalia.
The ministry also confirmed that Mohammed Bashir Muse, a senior al-Shabaab leader, was among the 30 fighters killed during the operations. It said the joint military operations are underway in areas under Mahaday district in Middle Shabelle region targeting senior al-Shabaab fighters hiding near river banks.
Residents said the armed forces and the local forces have taken full control of Sargo and Qodqod villages in the region of Mudug.
Somali forces have this morning captured two locations in Mudug region, government officials have said.
Interior Minister Ahmed Fiqi said Sunday the forces liberated Ba’daweyn and Qay’ad in Mudug but it was not clear if there was a fight.
The minister added that al-Shabaab
...... the Islamic version of the old Somali warlord...also vacated Amara all the land between Qodqod and Amara.