MOGADISHU, Somalia — The Somali National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has announced that more than 80 members of Al-Shabaab were killed during operations conducted over the past two weeks in the Middle and Lower Shabelle regions.
According to a statement released by NISA today, at least six operations were carried out across the two regions, resulting in the deaths of Al-Shabaab leaders and fighters.
The country’s spy agency added that these operations included direct combat as well as airstrikes targeting the group, which is linked with the Al-Qaeda network.
The operations took place between March 29 and April 5, with NISA reporting that they were conducted within a span of six days, excluding three days in the current month.
The operations saw a significant increase in frequency, as the Somali government, in coordination with local defense forces, stepped up efforts against Al-Shabaab fighters operating in both regions.
These operations are part of ongoing efforts by the Somali government to push back Al-Shabaab militants and reclaim territory controlled by the group in southern Somalia.
