The Somali government announced that 41 militants from the al-Qaeda-linked group al-Shabaab were killed in an airstrike in the Lower Shabelle region, southern Somalia.
According to the Somali National News Agency (SONNA), the operation was carried out by the Somali National Army in collaboration with allied forces.
The airstrike targeted a group of al-Shabaab fighters, resulting in the destruction of a vehicle carrying armed militants.
The Somali army confirmed that the operation was part of an ongoing military campaign to eliminate the terrorist group and protect civilians from attacks that have plagued the region for years.
Al-Shabaab, which was founded in early 2004, has been responsible for deadly bombings and attacks targeting civilians, security forces, and government officials.
The Somali government, backed by international forces, has intensified its operations against the group to restore peace and stability in the country.
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