"The operation in the autonomous state of Jubbaland was carried out with the support of international partners, who carried out air strikes. The Somali army also seized weapons and military equipment, including BKM machine guns, RPGs and AK-47 rifles, as well as landmines that the terrorists had intended to use against civilians."
"Somalia's federal government has been battling al-Shabab, an al-Qaeda-linked group, since 2007. The armed group wants to topple Somalia's central government and impose its strict interpretation of Islamic law."
"Al-Shabab is considered by the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) to be the largest, wealthiest, and most lethal al-Qaeda-affiliated organisation globally, controlling large swaths of southern and central Somalia."
The Somali army, with international support, killed 27 al-Shabab fighters in a significant operation in Jubbaland. The operation targeted districts including Jilib, Xagar, and Afmadow, and resulted in the seizure of weapons and military equipment. Ongoing operations aim to pursue remaining al-Shabab elements to ensure civilian safety and stability. Somalia has been combating al-Shabab since 2007, as the group seeks to overthrow the central government and impose strict Islamic law. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has condemned the group's actions as destructive to Somalia.
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