Tuesday 28,Jan 2025 {HMC} Somali National Army (SNA) troops, supported by local clan militias, recaptured the Beera Yabaal area and its surrounding areas in the Hiiraan region on Monday after hours of intense fighting with Al-Shabaab militants.
Beera Yabaal is a rural area situated between Buula Burte and Halgan districts, areas where Al-Shabaab fighters have reportedly been regrouping in recent days.
According to preliminary reports, the operation dealt losses to Al-Shabaab. Defense Minister Abdulqadir Mohamed Nur praised the efforts of the Somali forces and local militias in defeating the militants.
“Today, a major defeat was inflicted on the Khawarij in Hiiraan region. I thank the heroes of the army forces and the people of Hiiraan,” said Defense Minister Nur, using a term commonly employed by Somali officials to describe Al-Shabaab.
While no official casualty figures have been released, the group has not issued a statement regarding the clashes.
