Afghanistan, Jan. 2 -- Somalia's Defense Ministry announced that 29 Al-Shabaab militants were killed in a Jabad operation, destroying weapons and vehicles with international partner support.
Somalia's Ministry of Defense announced on Thursday, January 1, that 29 members of the militant group Al-Shabaab were killed in a coordinated operation in Jabad, located in the country's southeastern region. The ministry confirmed that the operation received support from international partners.
Vehicles and weapons reportedly intended for terrorist attacks were also destroyed during the operation, the ministry added, emphasizing the ongoing commitment to countering Al-Shabaab's activities.
Al-Shabaab has been active in Somalia since 2007, waging an i...