Somalia, 23 October 2025 — Galmudug State’s Darwish Forces carried out a planned operation in El-Ahelay and Dhaban-Dhulkuheys, in El-Garas district, killing five Al-Shabaab fighters and destroying their hideouts.
Somali National Radio (SNA) said on Wednesday night that the operation was led by the Galeyr Unit of the Galmudug Darwish Forces and aimed at dismantling tunnels and defensive positions used by Al-Shabaab in the area.
The army reported that five militants were killed and several others wounded, while weapons and other combat equipment were also seized.
“The Galmudug Darwish Forces killed at least five Al-Shabaab fighters during the operation and inflicted heavy injuries on others,” SNA Radio reported, quoting military officials.
Independent sources could not immediately verify the casualties due to restricted access to the area.
The region, located in central Somalia, remains one of the areas where Al-Shabaab still maintains a presence.