Somali National Army (SNA) troops have recaptured two areas from Al-Shabaab militants in Hiiraan.
Government troops carried out a joint operation with local communities against the terrorists on Saturday.
Consequently, they seized Domalik and Hamirtoley from the militants in the successful military operation.
The two recaptured areas lie to the west of Beledweyne.
Reports from the region indicate that the military never encountered any resistance from the militants in the offensive.
Sources indicated that the militants fled from the area when they received word that the government troops were on their way.