Joint U.S.-Somali Counter-terrorism Operations Against al-Shabaab in Somalia's Middle Shabelle Region

Somali National Armed Forces also repelled a militant ambush in Wargaadhi district within the same region, resulting in insurgent casualties including a local leader.

HORN OF AFRICA — On December 29, U.S. Africa Command executed airstrikes targeting al-Shabaab positions in Shabeellaha Dhexe, approximately 64 kilometers northeast of Mogadishu, in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia.

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Somali National Armed Forces also repelled a militant ambush in Wargaadhi district within the same region, resulting in insurgent casualties including a local leader.

Initial evaluations indicate no civilian harm from these engagements. These actions contribute to ongoing efforts to curtail al-Shabaab’s operational capacity amid persistent insurgent threats in central Somalia.

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