Somalia's military conducted airstrikes against Al-Shabaab positions in the Middle Shabelle region, according to a statement from the defence ministry released on Sunday. The operation resulted in 26 militant deaths and the destruction of military equipment, the ministry said.
The airstrikes were carried out by Somalia's army with backing from international partners, though the specific countries involved were not detailed in the available reporting. Middle Shabelle is a region where Al-Shabaab has maintained a significant presence.
The operation represents continued military action by Somali forces against Al-Shabaab, the militant group that has been engaged in an insurgency in the country for over a decade.
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