Somali Forces Strike Hard in Harboole Amid Intensified Anti-Al-Shabaab Campaign

 Somali Forces Strike Hard in Harboole Amid Intensified Anti-Al-Shabaab Campaign

The Somali National Army (SNA), backed by its elite Danab Commandos, conducted a high-impact operation this week in the Harboole area of Lower Juba, targeting Al-Shabaab leadership and combatants in a strategic move to disrupt the group's stronghold in southern Somalia.

According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Defense on Saturday, the operation resulted in significant casualties among Al-Shabaab's senior leadership. While the statement did not include exact numbers or names, officials confirmed that more details would be shared as the operation progresses.

This operation is part of a broader and increasingly aggressive military campaign by the Somali government to weaken the al-Qaida-linked group, which has maintained control over several regions and frequently launches deadly attacks on both military and civilian targets.

In recent weeks, Somali forces have expanded their military activities in key regions including Jubbaland, Southwest, and Hirshabelle. These operations aim not only to eliminate militant threats but also to reclaim territory and restore government authority in areas long plagued by insecurity.

For more than a decade, Al-Shabaab has posed a serious threat to Somalia’s stability. However, with renewed efforts, strategic military planning, and strong coordination among regional forces, the government is showing tangible progress in turning the tide.

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