Somalia security forces kill 28 al-Shabaab terrorists in Hiran and Middle Shabelle operations

Somalia security forces killed at least 28 al-Shabaab terrorists in coordinated operations in Hiran and Middle Shabelle regions. The operations targeted terrorist gathering places, eliminating a senior al-Shabaab figure involved in planning attacks. Intelligence indicated a large group of terrorists was present before the strike. These actions are part of ongoing efforts to combat al-Shabaab, an insurgency group active in Somalia for over 16 years, with support from international partners.