MOGADISHU (Halbeeg News) – Two senior al-Shabaab operatives were among more than sixty al-Shabaab militants killed in fierce clashes with Somali military in Lower Shabelle region,
Heavily armed al-Shabaab fighters on Friday stormed two military bases in Anoole and Sabad localities, prompting hours long fighting between the sides.
The SNA said it foiled the early morning attacks by the militant group on Sabiid and Anole districts, in the Lower Shabelle region.
“These attempts were foiled by our brave troops stationed there,” it said in a statement. “In the process, we have killed numerous terrorists and seized equipment.”
The names of two al-Shabaab commander were identified as Ali and Xanbaleey.
“We received intelligence that the terrorists were grouped up outside of Sabiid & Canoole. Our brave soldiers killed 60 terrorists along with their commanders, notably Ali Kamiil and Xanbaleey,” the military said.
Al-Shabaab has not commented on the claims by Somali military.
The clashes between Somali military and Al-Shabaab fighters in south and central Somalia have increased recent months.
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