{"id":436410,"date":"2025-02-18T11:15:42","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T08:15:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sonna.so\/en\/?p=436410"},"modified":"2025-02-18T11:15:42","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T08:15:42","slug":"sna-launches-major-operations-against-al-shabaab-in-middle-shabelle-region","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sonna.so\/en\/sna-launches-major-operations-against-al-shabaab-in-middle-shabelle-region\/","title":{"rendered":"SNA launches major operations against Al-Shabaab in Middle Shabelle region"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Mogadishu, (SONNA) &#8211; The Somali National Army (SNA) is conducting significant military operations in areas along the banks of the Shabelle River in the Middle Shabelle region. These operations aim to eliminate Al-Shabaab militants from several localities, including Kiliga Maxamed Diirshe, Raas Qaboobe, Jameeco, Shanloow, Dhagaxoow, Yaaqle, Damileey, and other areas along the Shabelle River.<\/p>\n<p>Military officials have informed media outlets that the operations involve collaboration with local forces, reporting that Al-Shabaab has suffered heavy casualties during the campaign. They confirmed the deaths of numerous militants and the capture of additional terrorists.<\/p>\n<p>The SNA continues its pursuit of remaining Al-Shabaab fighters, who are believed to be hiding in underground bunkers previously used as hideouts. The ongoing operations reflect the government&#8217;s commitment to combating terrorism and restoring security in the region.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-436412\" src=\"https:\/\/sonna.so\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/f8ef3e40-4920-4b8d-9bfa-83bbcc41bf11.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sonna.so\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/f8ef3e40-4920-4b8d-9bfa-83bbcc41bf11.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/sonna.so\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/f8ef3e40-4920-4b8d-9bfa-83bbcc41bf11-300x158.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-436413\" src=\"https:\/\/sonna.so\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1fb75039-bb1e-4d58-bd5e-5677d44de6ab.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sonna.so\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1fb75039-bb1e-4d58-bd5e-5677d44de6ab.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/sonna.so\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1fb75039-bb1e-4d58-bd5e-5677d44de6ab-300x157.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-436414\" src=\"https:\/\/sonna.so\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/b506c4a9-7c1f-4be8-9175-7edf356d3f5f.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sonna.so\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/b506c4a9-7c1f-4be8-9175-7edf356d3f5f.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/sonna.so\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/b506c4a9-7c1f-4be8-9175-7edf356d3f5f-300x163.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-436415\" src=\"https:\/\/sonna.so\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/4b4c06c2-c158-4752-b68d-a79344ba2dc7.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"717\" height=\"387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sonna.so\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/4b4c06c2-c158-4752-b68d-a79344ba2dc7.jpeg 717w, https:\/\/sonna.so\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/4b4c06c2-c158-4752-b68d-a79344ba2dc7-300x162.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 717px) 100vw, 717px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-436416\" src=\"https:\/\/sonna.so\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/3f34b461-a01e-4ce1-95a0-552a425f15d2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sonna.so\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/3f34b461-a01e-4ce1-95a0-552a425f15d2.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/sonna.so\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/3f34b461-a01e-4ce1-95a0-552a425f15d2-300x163.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mogadishu, (SONNA) &#8211; The Somali National Army (SNA) is conducting significant military operations in areas along the banks of the Shabelle River in the Middle Shabelle region. These operations aim to eliminate Al-Shabaab militants from several localities, including Kiliga Maxamed Diirshe, Raas Qaboobe, Jameeco, Shanloow, Dhagaxoow, Yaaqle, Damileey, and other areas along the Shabelle River. 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