Somali forces backed by African Union Mission in Somalia on Thursday started operations smoke out Al-Shabab fighters from areas along Bal’ad-Jowhar road in Middle Shabelle region.
Colonel Ali Alasow, the commander leading SNA operations in Middle Shabelle region has confirmed the offensives against the group saying the forces have launched operations to secure and capture villages controlled by the group.
“The forces have entered the villages from two directions, a sector from Jowar town and another one from Bal’ad town. We are committed to liberate all villages under the control of this group,” Alasow said.
The commander pointed out that Somali military wrested number of localities from Al-Shabab Fighters.
“Having heard the offensives by government forces, Al-Shabab fighters withdrew from several villages including Qordhere, War-Isa, Qab-Dua, Wararahley and Qarah-Madoobe areas,” he confirmed.
The operations comes just hours after five Somali army soldiers were killed and four others injured after Al-Shabab fighters ambushed military vehicle from Jowhar that was heading to Bal’ad in Middle Shabelle region.
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