(22-12-23) KISMAYO (Halqabsi News) — Over 70 militants were killed in a fierce battle that took place on Friday in Lower Juba region of Jubaland. The operation led by Ssomali National Amy’s elite 16th Battalion of the Danab commando unit and Jubaland forces targeted Al-Shabaab strongholds in the village of Aboodin. According to reports from Jubaland TV, the battle involved a combination of ground assaults and airstrikes, the latter provided by US Air Forces in support of the Somali government’s efforts to combat terrorism.
The encounter was described as a decisive engagement, with Jubaland forces and Danab commandos penetrating deep into territories previously held by Al-Shabaab. The militants, overwhelmed by the coordinated attack, suffered significant losses, including several key leaders.
Residents of Aboodin, a small village in the Lower Juba region, witnessed the aftermath of the battle, reporting the retreat of Al-Shabaab forces. They confirmed seeing a large number of casualties among the militants, indicating the scale and intensity of the conflict.
Adding to the coverage of this event, Jubaland media released footage from the battlefield, showcasing the ferocity of the fighting and providing a rare insight into the frontline dynamics of the war against Al-Shabaab.
This victory is seen as a major blow to the operational capabilities of Al-Shabaab in the Lower Juba region. The loss of over 70 of its members, including leaders, is expected to significantly undermine the group’s ability to conduct large-scale operations in the region.
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