MOGADISHU (Halbeeg News) – At least 10 al-Shabaab fighters have been killed and several other wounded following fierce fighting with Somali forces in southern Somalia.
During the clashes which took place late last week in Berhani, Dharkay, Yaq-anole and Sariraha villages, the forces also destroyed the group’s bases.
In a statement, Somali military said Jubbaland state forces backed by SNA detonated six landmines, which were planted along the road by al-Shabaab.
The officials said the government forces have pushed al-Shabab out of many of their areas which are all on the outskirts of Kismayo.
The military officials said that they will continue with the joint operations in Kismayo region until al-Shabab militants are flushed out of the southern region.
The government forces have intensified security operations against the terrorist groups as the country kicked off national elections across the country.
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