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U.S. Airstrikes Target Al-Shabaab in Somalia’s Lower Jubba Region

Staff Reporter — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:24:32 +0000

Lower Jubba (Kaab TV) – U.S. unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) carried out airstrikes targeting Al-Shabaab on the outskirts of Kismayo city in the Lower Jubba region, which also serves as the interim capital of the Jubbaland State.

The airstrikes were followed by a ground operation conducted by joint forces comprising U.S.-trained Danab commandos and Jubbaland State Dervish forces, according to security sources close to the operation.

Officials from the Federal Government of Somalia’s armed forces, particularly the Danab commandos, stated that the objective of the operation was to target Al-Shabaab members who were present in the area.

The United States often provides details on the outcomes of its operations conducted in parts of southern, central, and northern Somalia. Recently, AFRICOM announced that it has increased operations against Al-Shabaab and ISIS.

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Somali Danab Commandos and Jubbaland Intelligence Forces Conduct Major Anti-Al-Shabaab Operations in Lower Jubba

Staff Reporter — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 18:34:56 +0000

Lower Jubba (KAAB TV) – The Somali National Army’s elite Danab Commando Unit, in coordination with the Jubbaland Security and Intelligence Agency (JSIA) and supported by international partners, launched a series of large-scale joint operations against the Al-Shabaab militant group in the Jamame district of Lower Jubba region.

According to official reports from the Jubbaland regional administration, the operations targeted multiple Al-Shabaab hideouts in the areas of Korakhey, Siirey, Farbulay, Turdho, Yiirey, Janale Jaay, and Maleyley—all located within the Jamame district.

The coordinated air and ground raids led to the deaths of 18 Al-Shabaab militants, while 32 others sustained injuries during the intense clashes.

Security officials also confirmed the destruction of several militant hideouts, including underground tunnels and makeshift camps concealed in forested areas that the group had been using for logistical and training purposes.

“These operations demonstrate our continued commitment to eliminating terrorist strongholds and restoring peace and stability to the region,” a Jubbaland security official stated. “The cooperation between Somali forces, Jubbaland intelligence units, and our international allies is producing tangible results on the ground.”

Residents in nearby towns reported hearing heavy explosions and gunfire during the operation, which they said lasted several hours.

Security forces have since increased their presence in the liberated zones to prevent the militants from regrouping.

The Danab Commandos, trained and equipped with the support of the United States and other international partners, have been instrumental in leading precision counter-terrorism missions across southern Somalia.

These units work closely with regional administrations such as Jubbaland, one of Somalia’s five federal member states, to combat Al-Shabaab’s influence and reclaim territories under militant control.

Al-Shabaab, an extremist group affiliated with al-Qaeda, continues to pose a significant threat to Somalia’s stability, particularly in rural areas of southern and central regions.

Recent coordinated offensives by Somali government forces and their allies have considerably weakened the group’s operational capacity in several key areas.

The Jubbaland administration reiterated its commitment to sustaining pressure on Al-Shabaab and called on local communities to cooperate with security forces by reporting any suspicious activity.

Officials emphasized that continued collaboration between federal and regional security units is crucial to ensuring lasting peace and stability in the Lower Jubba region and beyond.

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Somali Danab Commandos Strike Al-Shabaab in Lower Jubba Operation

Staff Reporter — Sat, 19 Jul 2025 12:08:59 +0000

Lower Jubba (KAAB TV) — In a decisive counter-terrorism operation, elite Somali National Army (SNA) forces, particularly the highly trained Danab commandos, launched a pre-planned military assault in the Harboole area of the Lower Jubba region. The operation forms part of a broader campaign aimed at dismantling the operational capabilities of the Al-Shabaab militant group.

According to an official press release issued by the Ministry of Defense of the Federal Government of Somalia, the targeted raid focused on disrupting Al-Shabaab leadership and its armed militia presence in the region. The ministry reported that several senior commanders and militants affiliated with the extremist group were killed or wounded during the operation.

While the statement confirmed the death and injury of high-ranking Al-Shabaab members, it did not disclose specific identities or the exact number of casualties. The Ministry noted that further details, including confirmed fatalities and intelligence findings, will be released once the assessment of the operation is fully completed.

This military action comes amid a significant escalation in anti-terror efforts across Somalia, with a particular focus on insurgent strongholds within the Jubbaland, South West, and Hirshabelle states. In recent weeks, the Somali National Army, in collaboration with regional security forces and international partners, has intensified its offensive to reclaim territory and weaken the group’s command structure.

The Ministry of Defense emphasized its continued commitment to eradicating terrorism and restoring stability across all regions of the country.

Read the full press release from the Ministry of Defense below.

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An Operation In Lower Juba Saw Many Al-Shabab Individuals Killed

Staff Reporter — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 09:04:15 +0000

Lower Jubba (KAAB TV) – The news from the Lower Jubba Region says that the Jubbaland Army and the Special Commandos of Danab have jointly carried out a planned operation in the Wayanta area of the Lower Jubba Region, where they said that they have inflicted a heavy defeat on the Al Shabaab group.

Officials who spoke to the media in Jubaland said that the operation was strategically planned, the aim was to target underground holes where Al-Shabaab was hiding, and the operation started with strong artillery fired at the site, then the army directly took over the area.

The Jubbaland forces and Danab commandos managed to raze the pits where Al Shabaab were hiding. They were unable to take their bodies and their bodies from the pits and the dead of Al Shabaab were left in the pits.

The officials indicated that the army is still following the remnants of al-Shabaab who fled from their holes, with the expectation that the operation will continue until the area is completely eradicated from this group.

This is part of the efforts of the Jubaland government to eradicate Al-Shabaab from the districts and areas of Jubbaland.

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