Five al-Shabab militants killed in heavy fighting in Hiiraan region

1428 Shares

FacebookFacebook messengerTwitterWhatsAppLinkedInTelegramEmail

Monday April 15, 2024

Beledweyne (HOL) - At least five al-Shabab militants were killed in heavy fighting between Somali army forces, supported by local forces, and the militants on the road between Bulaburte and Halgan districts in the Hiiraan region on Sunday.

Military officials told HOL that the clash took place in the mountain named Wareertire after the group members gathered in the area to attack local clan militia forces. The fighting lasted for almost two hours, officials added.

The confrontation comes a day after Somali army forces, aided by international partners, eliminated several al-Shabab militants in an airstrike near the Buulaburte district of the Hiiran region. The drones targeted group members gathered in the Jicibow area.

Home
Email

Hiiraan Online