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The withdrawal deals a big blow to the ongoing military operation in central Somalia which has been gaining momentum for the past weeks.

Ciidamada federaalku waxay bilaabeen olole cusub bishii Ogosto iyagoo taageero ka helaya Maraykanka iyo maleeshiyo beeleedyo deegaanka ah.

'Self-defence strike' came days after Al Shabab killed five soldiers in the capital, Mogadishu

Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency [NISA] obtained information that led to the raid, per the ministry's statement. The army regained more than 50 villages in the past three months.

Al-Shabaab lost dozens of key villages in central Somalia to the army and local pro-government Militias.

Speaking to the reporters in Mogadishu, the spokesman of the Ministry of Defense Gen. Abullahi Ali Anod said that the army conducted a mine search operation inside and outside the city last night.

The Prime Minister thanked the government of Finland for its support in the fields of social development, especially education and health which largely contributes to Somalia's recovery journey.

The statement comes as the Somali army backed by pro-government militia continues to make territorial gains in central regions, where Al-Shabaab faced a big blow after losing ground and militants.

Al-Shabab has benefited from several sources of income over the years with special attention to Mogadishu, where it collects more than $15 million per month from businesses, large and small.

Cali Guudlaawe ayaa sheegay in HirShabeelle oo kaashanayso dadka degaanka ay iska saari doonaan Al-Shabaab, islamarkaana aysan jiri doonin in indha laga daawado dhibaatada kooxda.

Al-Shabaab is trying to defend the strategic coastal city of Adan Yabal in Middle Shabelle region from falling into government hands.

Kenyan troops are part of the African-Union-mandated peacekeeping force ATMIS that is helping defend Somalia’s central government from al Shabaab