Somali Forces Conduct Operations Against Al-Shabaab in Middle Shabelle, Bay, and Hiiraan Regions
Operations in Tardo on May 24 followed the operations in adjacent Hiiraan districts on May 21 by three days, disrupting gathering sites for Al-Shabaab militants.
SOMALIA — Somali Armed Forces and National Intelligence and Security Agency units carried out continued operations against Al-Shabaab. The operations covered Middle Shabelle, Bay, and Hiiraan regions.
The most recent operations were carried out on May 24 in the Tardo area of Hiiraan region and a follow-up airstrike on May 23 in the Ugunji area of Lower Shabelle region, according to Ministry of Defense and NISA statements.
Earlier operations included a civilian rescue in Middle Shabelle and a response near Baidoa in Bay region, according to the Ministry of Defense statements.
Operations in Hiiraan Region
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