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Danab Forces Kill 14 Al-Shabaab Fighters in Bay Operation

Storyline:Security, War on Al-Shabaab

GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: The Danab special forces has killed 14 Al-Shabaab militants and destroyed a militant hideout in an overnight operation in the Buula Fulaay area of Bay region, the Ministry of Defence and military said.

The operation was carried out by the Somali National Army as part of intensified efforts to disrupt Al-Shabaab positions and weaken its operational capabilities in parts of southern Somalia, according to the authorities.

Military officials said the raid targeted a location used by the militant group and resulted in the destruction of the hideout. They did not provide further details on whether weapons or other military equipment were recovered.

The operation comes as Somali forces continue military campaigns against Al-Shabaab, with Danab units playing a key role in operations aimed at reclaiming territory and disrupting the group’s networks.

The Ministry of Defence commended the troops involved and said military operations against Al-Shabaab would continue as part of broader efforts to strengthen security and restore government control.