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Somalia: Al-Shabaab Fighters Spent 3 Months in Yemen Learning Drone Assembly , Control Systems

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Militants affiliated with the Somali group Al-Shabaab reportedly completed a three-month training program in Yemen’s northern Saada province. The instruction focused on the assembly and operation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), marking a potential shift in the group's technical capabilities.

These reports, attributed to local and security sources, suggest an expansion of cross-regional cooperation between militant factions. The acquisition of drone technology could significantly alter the tactical landscape of the ongoing conflict in Somalia, as the group seeks to enhance its surveillance and offensive capabilities.

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