Mogadishu (Kaab TV) — Somalia’s intelligence agency (NISA) said at least three senior al-Shabab leaders were injured and several vehicles and facilities destroyed used by the militant group during an airstrike in the Hiiran region.
The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) said on Friday that the operation was conducted in coordination with international partners in the (Buq Aqable) area, where al-Shabab was mobilizing new fighters.
NISA identified the injured commanders as Ali Hussein, described as a militia leader responsible for attacks in central Somalia; Mowliid Jiis, the group’s representative in Bulo Burde district; and Mohamed Hiiran, identified as al-Shabab’s representative in Jalalaqsi district.
According to the agency, the officials had been under surveillance for an extended period before the strike was carried out.
NISA also stated that the operation damaged facilities and vehicles used by the group. Follow-up operations destroyed five vehicles, including three combat vehicles.
The agency said one of the vehicles was equipped with a 39 mm anti-aircraft gun.
NISA described the operation as part of ongoing efforts to weaken al-Shabab’s capacity to organize attacks against civilians and government targets.
Al-Shabab, which is affiliated with Al-Qaida, continues to carry out attacks in central and southern Somalia despite sustained military pressure from Somali forces and international partners.
Hiiran remains a key battleground in the government’s campaign against the group, with repeated operations conducted around Bulo Burde, Jalalaqsi, and nearby areas.