SNA kills 8Al-Shabab militia in a military operation, Hiran region

Shabaab militias linked to al-Qaeda were killed in a military operation carried out by the national army this Thursday morning in Hiraan region.

According to a statement released by the Radio of the National Armed Forces, Major General Saleh Yaqoub, Chief of Staff of the 27th Brigade of the National Army confirmed that the military operation resulted in the killing of 8 Al-Shabab members, including a prominent leader, and the seizure of the military equipment in their possession.

Major General Saleh Yaqoub added that the military operation was carried out by the 5th Battalion of the National Army in an area 27 km away from Beledweyne town.

National Army officers explained that the military operation was planned and that its purpose had been achieved. Somali National Army has been making continues operations in Hiran region for the last two years leading Al-Shabab to flee from their bases in the region.

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