Aalimiskaad (KAAB TV) – Puntland Defense Forces (PDF) are actively working to end the spread of the Daesh group in the Aalimiskaad mountains, having surrounded several areas that were previously controlled by the terrorists.
Major General Mohamed Adan Jama (Degelle), the commander of the Puntland Defense Forces, confirmed that the operation against Daesh is progressing well, highlighting the success of the most recent military campaign.
“Operation Hilaac, led by the General Command to capture the Miirale well—the last stronghold of the remaining Daesh terrorists—was executed as planned. Thankfully, all the objectives set out were accomplished,” said Major General Degelle.
Furthermore, the commander stated that Puntland forces had destroyed the Daesh group’s defenses in the Elka Mirale area. He reported the killing of numerous militants, as well as the complete seizure of the territory.
“All the defensive positions around the Miirale well were eliminated. We killed over 35 fighters associated with the terrorist group, and all their positions have now been taken over by the Puntland Defense Forces,” said Degelle.
Major General Degelle also confirmed that the third phase of the operation is nearing completion. He expressed confidence that the operation will conclude successfully within the next ten days, with the remaining Daesh fighters being pushed further out of the region.