The Somali Ministry of Defense announced on Saturday that elite units of the national army have killed 37 al-Shabaab militants, including senior commanders, in a well-executed military operation in the Lower Juba region.
According to the ministry’s official statement, the operation was carried out in a village and was closely coordinated with international partners.
The successful strike is part of a broader counterterrorism campaign aimed at dismantling al-Shabaab’s operational networks across the country.
The ministry emphasized that the Somali National Army remains fully committed to defending the nation, protecting civilians, and securing lasting peace.
It affirmed that such operations highlight the determination and growing capabilities of Somalia’s armed forces in the ongoing fight against terrorism.
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