Sunday June 23, 2024
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia's federal government forces, supported by local residents, conducted a major operation targeting Al-Shabaab hideouts in the Galgaduud region, recovering a significant amount of weapons and inflicting casualties on the militant group.
The attack took place in the forested areas between the towns of Galcad and Masagaway. According to Abdinur Yusuf Qadaye, commander of the 86th unit of the 77th Brigade, the troops entered a remote area known to be used by Al-Shabaab to organize attacks.
"There was a strong attack on the Khawarij, and we recovered a significant amount of weapons from the dead and injured Khawarij. We are still in the jungle," Qadaye said.
The operation is part of a series of actions by government forces, who frequently carry out operations against Al-Shabaab with the assistance of residents and international allies. These efforts aim to dismantle the militant group's strongholds and reduce their capacity to launch attacks.