Somalia Says Air strike killed 25 Al-Shabaab Fighters in Hiran
Somali government forces, supported by international partners, conducted an airstrike in the Hiran region that killed 25 Al-Shabaab militants. The operation also resulted in the surrender of four suspected members and the recovery of abandoned weapons.
Why it matters
This operation represents a significant tactical blow to Al-Shabaab's operational capacity in central Somalia, highlighting ongoing security efforts in the region.
Somalia, July 18, 2026 – Somalia's Defence Ministry said on Saturday that an overnight air strike carried out by the Somali National Army and international partners killed 25 Al-Shabaab fighters in the Hiran region of central Somalia. The ministry said the strike targeted Al-Shabaab positions in Suullaay, about 17 km (11 miles) south of Teedaan, where the militant group had established a base.
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