20 militants killed in central Somalia operations
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26 January 2022 17:10
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MOGADISHU (Horn Observer) - At least 20 al-Shabaab militants have been killed and several other wounded in security operations in Central Somalia, Somali national army confirmed Wednesday.
According to Rage, the forces dismantled explosives planted on the road linkig the two towns.
"Somali army has carried out operations against militants in areas between Dhusamareeb and Guriel towns. During the operations, the forces managed killing 20 militants and wounded several others. Several explosives were also unearthed safely,” the SNA boss said.
The development comes hours after Somali military in Middle Shabelle region managed to liberate towns and villages following fierce fighting with Al-Shabaab fighters.
Among towns liberated are Hawadley and Jameo, located on the outskirts of the Balad district, 40 kilometers (25 miles) north of the Somali capital Mogadishu.
SNA chief Yussuf Odawa Rage told the state owned media that the forces destroyed bases belonging to al-Shabaab militants in areas between Dhusamareeb and Guriel towns of Galgaduud region.
According to Rage, the forces dismantled explosives planted on the road linkig the two towns.
"Somali army has carried out operations against militants in areas between Dhusamareeb and Guriel towns. During the operations, the forces managed killing 20 militants and wounded several others. Several explosives were also unearthed safely,” the SNA boss said.
The development comes hours after Somali military in Middle Shabelle region managed to liberate towns and villages following fierce fighting with Al-Shabaab fighters.
Among towns liberated are Hawadley and Jameo, located on the outskirts of the Balad district, 40 kilometers (25 miles) north of the Somali capital Mogadishu.
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20 militants killed in central Somalia operations
MOGADISHU (Horn Observer) - At least 20 al-Shabaab militants have been killed and several other wounded in security operations in Central Somalia, Somali national army confirmed Wednesday.