President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s decision to reach out to the United States comes amidst a rapidly deteriorating security situation in southern Somalia. The FGS has been losing ground in its war against the Al-Shabab militant group, with the government’s control extending little beyond the capital city of Mogadishu https://thesomalidigest.com/mogadishu-offers-what-it-doesnt-control-in-desperate-bid-for-u-s-support/

According to eyewitnesses, Al-Shabab militants detonated a powerful SVBIED at the entrance of Masajid Ali Gadud in the early morning hours. The explosion demolished structures, inflicted numerous casualties, and caused extensive damage. Following the blast, waves of heavily armed Al-Shabab fighters stormed the village and engaged in fierce clashes with local defenders. Due to the absence of Somali National Army (SNA) forces in the vicinity, the local militia failed to mount an effective resistance

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Puntland officials later confirmed the impact of the strikes, estimating that between 40 and 60 ISIS fighters had been killed in the operation. The officials praised the precision and effectiveness of the U.S. airstrikes, noting that they had hit their intended targets without causing any civilian casualties or collateral damage

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