The Federal Government of Somalia reports that vehicles filled with explosives attacked the forces

The Federal Government of Somalia has issued a statement regarding a heavy battle that took place on October 26 in the Jameeco area, which is under the Buurhakaba district of the Bay region, stating that nearly 75 members of the Al-Shabaab militia were killed, while 56 others were injured.

A statement from the Ministry of Defense of Somalia indicated that the Somali National Army, which is part of the Banooda operation campaign, launched a heavy attack that lasted for several hours in the Jameeco area, where, according to the ministry, the Al-Shabaab militia had positions.

The statement released by the Ministry of Defense stated that the battle occurred in several locations, and that government forces inflicted significant casualties on the Al-Shabaab militia.

The ministry stated that the number of militia deaths reached nearly 75 fighters, while 56 others were injured in the battle. However, these figures are the government's claims, and there has been no independent verification of the reported casualties so far.

The Ministry of Defense also stated that during the battle, the Al-Shabaab militia attacked the vehicles of the Somali National Army with vehicles filled with explosives.

According to the statement, this attack caused damage to some of the military vehicles, although no further details were disclosed regarding the casualties sustained by government forces from the battle and the explosive attacks.

The Jameeco battle is part of the operations being conducted by government forces in the Bay region, where operations against the Al-Shabaab militia are ongoing.

The Ministry of Defense has confirmed that the Banooda operation will continue, stating that the National Army will continue to target the positions of Al-Shabaab militants and efforts to weaken their combat capability.

The Ministry and the Command of the National Army praised the troops participating in the battle, commending their bravery and selflessness.

The government has stated that the objective of the operations is to dismantle the positions of Al-Shabaab militants, prevent their reorganization, and ensure the security and stability of the country.