Thursday June 12, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Somali National Army (SNA), with
support from international partners, carried out a planned military operation
in the Buurta Cadayga area near El-Baraf district in the Middle Shabelle
region, killing at least 13 members of the Al-Shabaab militant group.

According to a press statement issued by the Somali Ministry
of Information on Wednesday, the operation specifically targeted a site used by
the extremist group to plan and coordinate attacks aimed at destabilizing the
local population. Among those killed were senior Al-Shabaab leaders, while
several others sustained injuries.

The airstrikes also destroyed a weapons cache that had been
stockpiled at the site, further degrading the group’s operational capacity.

“The Somali government remains committed to eradicating
Al-Shabaab through coordinated efforts with the public and our international
allies,” the ministry stated.

The operation comes amid mounting concerns over Al-Shabaab’s
recent territorial gains in the Middle Shabelle region. The group has
reportedly taken control of several areas, including the strategic Aden Yabaal
district, where they recently released footage showing a deadly attack against
government forces.