By Mohamed Abdi - Reporter
Somalia, 13 January 2026 Somalia’s Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday its forces killed 17 Al-Shabaab militants in an overnight air strike in the country’s Middle Shabelle region.
The operation, carried out in coordination with international partners, targeted the Jabad Godone area where Al-Shabaab was planning attacks against civilians, the ministry said in a statement.
"The operation destroyed weapons and vehicles the group used for their activities," the statement said, adding that the site was being used by the militants to coordinate explosive attacks.
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Al-Shabaab has been fighting for nearly two decades to topple the central government and establish its own rule.
The Ministry of Defense stated it remains committed to "eliminating" the group to ensure national security and stability.