Danab Special Forces moved into the El Bashiir area near Buur Hakaba district this week, carrying out a planned raid on suspected Al-Shabaab positions in Somalia's Bay region. Officials confirmed the operation on Monday, describing it as a targeted strike against the militant group.
The Danab brigade has become one of Somalia's most recognized fighting units in the ongoing effort to push Al-Shabaab out of key territories across the country. Bay region, in south-central Somalia, has long been one of the areas where the group maintains a presence.
No further details have been released about casualties, the number of fighters involved, or the outcome of the operation. As more information comes through, the full picture of what happened in El Bashiir will come into focus.
Originally published by AllAfrica.