Aalimiskaad (KAAB TV) – Daesh militants launched a major assault this morning on Puntland defense forces stationed at the Afka Uraar stream in the Calmiskaad mountains, located in the Bari region. The attack began with suicide bombings and was followed by a direct assault on the military base.
According to reports, the Puntland forces successfully repelled the attack. Multiple Daesh fighters were killed during the fighting, including several foreign members of the group. Some of the deceased militants have reportedly been identified and their photos circulated by the group itself on platforms like Telegram.
Senior military officials confirmed that the militants initiated the assault with a suicide bombing before launching a ground offensive against the base. However, the well-prepared Puntland troops managed to neutralize the threat swiftly.
The incident follows a recent battle in Elka Mirale, where Daesh forces were also defeated. After losing control of their main command center there, the group attempted to pursue Puntland troops to the Afka Uraar base but were thwarted once again.
Authorities describe the latest operation as a significant victory in the ongoing efforts to secure the region from militant threats.