The National Army has reported that they inflicted a heavy blow on Al-Shabaab in the Jameeca area

Mogadishu – The Somali National Army launched a heavy attack on October 26 that lasted several hours in the Jameeca area, which is under the Buurhakaba district of the Bay region, where Al-Shabaab militants had positions.

A press release from the Ministry of Defense of Somalia stated that the operation, which is part of the Banooda campaign, took place in several locations, and the forces inflicted significant casualties on the Al-Shabaab militants. The ministry reported that nearly 75 militants were killed in the fighting, while 56 others were injured. This death and injury toll has not been independently verified.

During the fighting, according to the press release, Al-Shabaab militants attacked the vehicles of the Somali National Army with vehicles filled with explosives, and this attack caused damage to some of the army's vehicles.

The Ministry of Defense stated that the Somali National Army will continue the Banooda operation and is determined to weaken the power of Al-Shabaab and its supporting networks. This operation is part of the ongoing efforts of the Somali National Army to target Al-Shabaab positions and undermine their capabilities and attempts to reorganize.

Finally, the Ministry of Defense and the Command of the Somali National Army praised the troops involved in the operation, stating that operations against Al-Shabaab will continue to strengthen the security, peace, and stability of the country.