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Somali Army Kills 15 Al-Shabab Militants in Lower Shabelle Region

06 July 2026 · Corroborated · 2 sources · Edition 4

The Somali National Army (SNA) reported killing 15 al-Shabab militants during an operation in the Lower Shabelle region. This offensive is part of ongoing efforts by the Somali government to degrade the capabilities of the extremist group and secure liberated areas.

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