Somalia's armed forces have eliminated al-Shabaab militants

Somalia's armed forces have eliminated al-Shabaab militants

in the southeastern city of Chabad Godane, located in an al-Shabaab-influenced area of ​​Somalia, through intensified military operations in coordination with international partners, the Defense Ministry said. This was achieved through airstrikes, intelligence sharing, and operational support. Official statements from the Somali Defense Ministry did not name the specific partners. While unnamed, international partners in such operations typically include the United States (via airstrikes and special forces), the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates, based on historical collaborations against al-Shabaab. During nighttime airstrikes in the Central Shabelle region, vehicles and weapons belonging to the al-Shabaab militia, intended for attacks on civilians, were destroyed. The Ministry thanked the unnamed partners for their contribution to the fight against terrorism. Al-Shabaab, an offshoot of al-Qaeda, has been leading an insurgency in Somalia since 2007, aiming to overthrow the government and strictly enforce Sharia law. Such operations reflect the Somali government's ongoing commitment to restoring peace in the face of the persistent threat posed by militant groups. Al-Shabaab maintains its presence in southeastern Somalia despite losses, with recent strikes like this one aimed at disrupting its operations. The group has faced setbacks from AMISOM and Somali forces since the Godane era.