Puntland forces capture key ISIS strongholds in Al-Miskaat mountains

Puntland regional forces seized several strategic sites from the Islamic State group (ISIS) in the Al-Miskaat mountains of Puntland’s Bari region on Sunday.
The military operation captured key locations—including Dararmadobe, Uraar and the Four Corners of Mountains in Gaatir Oodan—that had served as command and defense bases for ISIS militants over many years.

Officials said vehicles and motorbikes rigged with explosives were found in the areas. These devices had been destroyed by recent airstrikes conducted by the federal government in collaboration with the United States.
Troops also uncovered mass graves containing bodies. Among those discovered were senior ISIS members killed in the airstrikes, according to Puntland authorities.

Security forces have been conducting operations against the terrorist group for more than a month, liberating large areas from its control.
Somalia has been plagued by insecurity for years, with the main threats emanating from the terror groups al-Shabaab and ISIS.