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Over 40 Al-Shabaab Militants Killed in Aerial and Ground Attack

By Khadarow
Last updated: July 9, 2023
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Mogadishu, (SONNA) – Over 40 Al-Shabaab militants, including leaders, were killed in an aerial and ground attack by the Somali National Army (SNA) with international support in Welmaro, a town 40 kilometers away from Afmadow in the Lower Jubba region of Somalia on Sunday morning.

The attack, which took place at dawn, targeted a hideout where the terrorists were gathering and a weapons depot belonging to Al-Shabaab. The SNA forces, supported by airstrikes from international partners, were able to completely destroy the hideout and depot, as well as kill over 40 militants, including several high-ranking leaders.

The SNA and its international partners have been stepping up their operations against Al-Shabaab in recent months, in an offensive to eradicate the group. The latest attack is a significant blow to Al-Shabaab and is a clear indication of the SNA’s determination to defeat the group.

The Ministry of Defense (MOD) has confirmed the attack to the Somali National News Agency (SONNA), stating that at least 40 Al-Shabaab members were killed, including leaders.

TAGGED:aerialAl-Shabaabattackgroundhideouthigh-rankinginternational partnersLower Jubba regionmilitantsSNASomaliaweapons depotWelmaro
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