SNA seizes new villages from Al-Shabaab in Bay region
Somali National Army has captured Bandhub and Bilane villages near Dinsoor district from Al-Shabaab in Bay region, southwest sate.
Security officials said the operation aimed to flash out Al-Shabab militias reported by the residents who were taking money by force and killing civilians in the region lastly evacuated.
US airstrikes largely targets al-Shabab figureheads based in southern and central Somalia where the group still maintains a strong grip in some regions.
The group have recently stepped up their attacks against African Union and Somali forces especially in Mogadishu, targeting their bases, hotels and other public places.
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