Somalia: Somali Troops Uncover Landmines Near Kismayo Port City

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A soldier, part of the African Union Mission in Somalia, looks out over his position at an army base in El Baraf, Somalia (file photo).
14 November 2022
Shabelle Media Network (Mogadishu)

Somalia's US-trained elite forces from the Danab brigade conducted an operation outside the southern port city of Kismayo, targeting Al-Shabaab hideouts.

The operation north of the city succeeded in the clearance of several landmines planted on the main road by Al-Shabaab with an aim to target the military convoys.

"We carried out an operation in Dheycabdi, Mayoonde, Qudhac Madoobe, Koban, Araare, and Bandarjadiid, where we uncovered 9 landmines planted by Al-Shabaab," said the officers.

The officials who spoke in confidence said they ransacked several Al-Shabaab bases in the villages, where the operation took place. This comes amid an ongoing military offensive.

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