Photos: The Commander of the Armed Forces visits the wounded brought to Mogadishu

Mogadishu (Caasimada Online) – The Commander of the Somali National Army, Major General Ibrahim Mohamed Mahmoud, today visited the hospital of the National Army to see the soldiers who were injured in operations against Al-Shabaab, particularly in the heavy fighting occurring in the regions of the South West State of Somalia.

Major General Ibrahim Mohamed Mahmoud interviewed the injured soldiers one by one about their health status, showing them support and encouragement.

He also listened to reports from the medical officers at the hospital, who provided updates on the health conditions of the soldiers and the efforts being made to care for them.

The commander also praised the bravery, selflessness, and patriotism demonstrated by the heroes of the Somali National Army, who are sacrificing their lives to defend the country, the people, and the Somali government.

These soldiers participated in a fierce battle that recently took place in the area of Buurhakaba, which resulted in significant casualties on both sides.

On the other hand, the Federal Government of Somalia today sent high-ranking military officers to the battlefronts in the regions of South West, to accelerate the operations being conducted there by the Somali National Army, which is engaged in a tough fight against the militia of the Al-Shabaab group and forces loyal to Abdiasis Laftagaren.

} The military officials who have now reached the front lines of the conflict include the Commander of the Ground Forces, Major General Sahal Abdullahi Omar (Khalid), accompanied by the Chairman of the First Degree Court of the Armed Forces, Brigadier General Hassan Ali Noor Shute, and other officials, who went to the areas where the fighting is taking place, particularly Leego and Jameeco, which fall under the district of Buurhakaba.

The Commander and the accompanying officials also met there with the commanders and troops, listening to reports about the latest situation, particularly the ongoing battles there, which have affected the overall security of South West.