AMARA, Somalia — An airstrike in the early hours of Friday devastated an Al-Shabaab stronghold in Amara, a town in Somalia’s Mudug region, according to local sources.
The strike, aimed at a building believed to house senior members of the militant group, was part of an ongoing campaign by the Somali government and its allies to curb the influence of Al-Shabaab in the region.
The operation led to immediate security measures with Al-Shabaab restricting movement in the area. While official casualty figures remain undisclosed, sources suggest that the strike inflicted heavy losses on the group.
The attack underscores a continued international effort, often led by U.S. forces, to dismantle Al-Shabaab’s operational capabilities. Despite these efforts, the group retains significant control over rural areas and continues to pose a security threat through sporadic attacks.
There are ongoing concerns about the impact of such military actions on civilians, with past airstrikes occasionally resulting in harm. This has raised discussions about the precision of military operations and the need for accountability.
The situation develops with no immediate official statement from the Somali government on the matter.
