Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has confirmed that over 20 Al-Shabaab militants, including senior commander Yusuf Dhegnaas, were killed in a precision airstrike conducted by the Somali National Army (SNA) with support from international partners in El-Ba’ad, Hirshabelle State on Saturday.
According to intelligence sources, the targeted airstrike eliminated key leaders of the group, significantly disrupting their operations. The strike also destroyed three vehicles used by the militants for terror activities, further weakening Al-Shabaab’s mobility and logistical capabilities in the region.
The Somali National Army, in collaboration with its international allies, has been intensifying its counterterrorism efforts against Al-Shabaab strongholds, particularly in central and southern Somalia. The latest airstrike is seen as a major blow to the militant group, which has been facing sustained military pressure from government forces.
Somali authorities hailed the operation as a “critical success” in the fight against terrorism, reaffirming the government’s commitment to eliminating extremist threats and securing the country. Officials also urged the public to remain vigilant and cooperate with security forces in ongoing stabilization efforts.
This latest development comes as Somalia continues to ramp up military operations against Al-Shabaab, targeting their leadership and infrastructure to degrade their operational capacity.
