Somali army repels Al-Shabaab attack in central region

Al-Shabaab suffered a huge loss in the assault as the group was driven out of its major and strategic strongholds in central Somalia, thanks to the residents who played a key role in the gains.

News Keydmedia Online
12 October 2022

MOGADISHU, Somalia - A fierce battle took place this morning in the Yasoman area of ​​the Hiran region between the government forces, Ma'wislay on one side, and Al-Shabaab.

The fighting came after Al-Shabaab attacked the village, which is among dozens of areas recaptured by the allied forces last month, according to local residents.

It is unclear the exact number of casualties of the combat, which comes as the Somali army with pro-government militia intensified operations to liberate the country from Al-Shabaab.

Yasoman lies about 35 kilometers northeast of Bulo-Burte, a key city in Hiran that has been under Somali government control for more than 10 years.

The new Somali government said it will continue the offensive until it roots out Al-Shabaab from the entire country to restore peace and order after three decades of conflict.

Al-Shabaab suffered a huge loss in the assault as the group was driven out of its major and strategic strongholds in central Somalia, thanks to the residents who played a key role in the gains.

The Djiboutian forces serving under the AU mission [ATMIS] are taking part in the Hiran operation, assisting the local Somali soldiers to push back the Al-Qaeda-linked militants.

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