Tuesday January 28, 2025

Beledweyne (HOL) – Somali National Army (SNA) troops, supported by
local clan militias, recaptured the Beera Yabaal area and its surrounding areas in the Hiiraan region on Monday after hours of intense fighting with
Al-Shabaab militants. 

Beera Yabaal is a rural area situated between Buula Burte
and Halgan districts, areas where Al-Shabaab fighters have reportedly been
regrouping in recent days. 

According to preliminary reports, the operation dealt losses
to Al-Shabaab. Defense Minister Abdulqadir Mohamed Nur praised the efforts of
the Somali forces and local militias in defeating the militants. 

“Today, a major defeat was inflicted on the Khawarij in
Hiiraan region. I thank the heroes of the army forces and the people of
Hiiraan,” said Defense Minister Nur, using a term commonly employed by
Somali officials to describe Al-Shabaab. 

While no official casualty figures have been released, the
group has not issued a statement regarding the clashes.