Somali Army, Allies Kill 29 Al-Shabaab Fighters in Overnight Strikes

Somali security forces attacked Al-Shabaab positions in central Somalia overnight. They were supported by international partners. Officials said the operations on Wednesday killed at least 29 fighters from the militant group. The raids targeted areas where Al-Shabaab is active. The Somali National Army regularly conducts such offensives. They aim to weaken the Al-Qaeda-linked group's control over parts of the country. Al-Shabaab has fought for years to overthrow Somalia's central government. The group frequently carries out attacks against military and civilian targets. No further details about the operations or possible Somali casualties were immediately released.