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Somali military kills at least 18 al-Shabaab militants

Published: 15 Sep 2022 - 01:14 pm | Last Updated: 15 Sep 2022 - 01:48 pm
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Somali elite Forces (DANAB) commandos conducted yesterday a military operation in Buq Aqable area, targeting one of the main bases for Al-Shabab militants in Hiran region.

According to Somali News Agency, at least 18 militants were killed as a result of the operation carried by DANAB forces.

DANAB operation resulted also in destroying bases, offices and other places used by Al-Shabaab terrorists in Buq Aqable area.

Buq Aqable area is considered one of the main Al-Shabab bases in the region, located almost 90 KM south of Beledweyne city in Hiran region.