Mogadishu (Halbeeg News) — Somali National Forces backed by Jubbaland State’s Darawish troops have made significant gains in driving the Al-Shabaab militants out of their strongholds near Bulo Haji.
The operation, which began earlier this week targeted key insurgent strongholds near Bulo Haji.
The focus has been on the dense bushland of Lagta Anole, where military officials report that several Al-Shabaab hideouts have already been destroyed.
“We’ve dismantled several important positions used by the militants for staging attacks,” reads a government statement.
According to reports, the area has long served as a refuge for Al-Shabaab leaders, including both Somali and foreign fighters, who have used the location to plan and launch attacks against Somali and Jubbaland forces stationed in the region.
Clashes between the two sides have been ongoing since the operation began earlier this week. While casualties, including deaths and injuries on both sides, have been reported, no official figures have been released.
A few days ago, the Somali National Army (SNA) forces and Jubbaland security units clashed with Al-Shabaab militants in Janay Abdalla, Lower Jubba.
The militants launched an attack on a military base, but government forces repelled the assault, killing at least five Al-Shabaab fighters.
These offensives reopened strategic routes between Kismayo and Afmadow, further weakening Al-Shabaab’s grip on the region.
Lower Jubba remains a critical focus for the Somali government’s military campaign, as securing the region is vital for ensuring the stability of Kismayo, the interim capital of the Jubbaland administration.
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