Mogadishu, (SONNA) – The Somali National Army’s elite Danab Commandos, with support from international partners, conducted a planned operation in Awdheegle, Lower Shabelle region. The operation specifically targeted fortifications and hideouts used by Al-Shabaab militants.
During the operation, the Commandos killed over 100 Al-Shabaab fighters, including key commanders. Their defensive tunnels and bunkers were destroyed through precision airstrikes, while Danab units advanced on the ground to secure full control of the area.
Intelligence reports confirmed that Al-Shabaab had been preparing to resist Operation Silent Storm, the ongoing offensive led by the Somali National Army in cooperation with AUSSOM forces across Lower Shabelle. This strike dealt a heavy blow to the group, following a series of recent defeats in Sabiid, Caanoole, and Bariire.
This operation forms part of the Federal Government of Somalia’s sustained campaign to dismantle Al-Shabaab’s operational capacity, protect civilians, and restore lasting stability across the country.
