Sunday June 29, 2025
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali National Army (SNA) elite Danab
Commandos, in coordination with international partners, killed more than 37
al-Shabab militants during a planned military operation in the Lower Jubba
region, the Ministry of Defense announced Saturday.
The operation targeted Maqoogaha village, located
approximately 13 kilometers west of Buulo Xaaji, an area known to harbor
militant activity.
A statement from the SNA said the casualties included
several key al-Shabab leaders, whose identities will be released after formal
verification.
“This operation is part of a broader offensive aimed at
dismantling al-Shabab’s network and eliminating its capacity to threaten
national security,” the statement said. “The Somali National Army, particularly
the Danab Commandos, remains fully committed to protecting civilians and
securing the country’s future.”
The Ministry of Defense praised the the Danab forces and
acknowledged the critical support provided by international partners in
executing the operation.
Officials added that efforts to eradicate al-Shabab continue
across multiple fronts, with additional offensives planned in the coming weeks.