Mogadishu – The Somali National Army (SNA), supported by international security partners, conducted a targeted airstrike overnight in the Middle Shabelle region, reportedly dismantling a key Al-Shabaab logistical facility.
The operation took place in the Jabad Godone area and resulted in the deaths of 17 militants, according to a statement released by defense officials.
Targeting IED Production
Defense sources indicated that the strike specifically targeted a facility used by the group to manufacture Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and plan attacks against civilian areas. The location served as a coordination center for the group’s operations in the region.
The operation also resulted in the destruction of a cache of weapons and several vehicles used by the militants for transport and logistics.
Sustained Offensive
The SNA described the strike as part of a “scheduled” series of operations aimed at degrading Al-Shabaab’s capabilities in Middle Shabelle, a region that has seen intensified military activity in recent months.
In a brief statement following the operation, army command reiterated its commitment to dismantling the group’s infrastructure to ensure the “security, stability, and protection” of the Somali population.
This latest strike follows a pattern of increased aerial pressure on Al-Shabaab’s rural strongholds, intended to disrupt the group’s ability to mass forces or prepare complex attacks on urban centers.
