US attacks in Somalia killed ‘key’ ISIL data, the regional government says ISIL/ISIS news
Attacks were carried out in North Somalia, where Pantland has been operating security forces against ISIL from December.
The government of Somalia’s government says that military attacks by the United States in Golis Mountains killed the “major figures” of the ISIL (ISIS) group.
US President Donald Trump late on Saturday said that he ordered a “accurate military air strike” on a senior ISIL attack planner and other terrorists in Somalia.
Somalia has a relatively small appearance in Somalia compared to al-Qaeda al-Qaeda, but experts have warned of increasing activity.
Attacks were carried out in a northern region of Somalia, where the Pantland Security Force (PSF) has been operating against ISIL from December. The armed group is said to have established the presence in the Golis Mountains.
The regional government said on Sunday, “Recent air strikes have neutralized the major data within ISIS, marked a significant progress because we progress in the second phase of our operation.”
Trump posted on the true social platform that the US stated that “they destroy the caves, and many terrorists killed in any way, harming the citizens”.
“Our army has targeted the Isis attack planner for years, but will not work quickly to complete the work of Biden and their chronies. I did, “Trump posted his predecessor, who attacked Biden.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the action further reduces the ability of ISIS to conspiracy and operate terrorist attacks threatening terrorists, our partners and innocent citizens “.
In a post on X, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohammed expressed gratitude for the United States unwavering support in our shared battle against terrorism “.
Mohammed said, “Your bold and decisive leadership, Mr. President, Anti -Terrorism Efforts are highly valuable and welcomed in Somalia.”
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– Hasan Sheikh Mohamud (@Hassamohmud) 1 February, 2025
The Information Minister for the state of Pantland in Northern Somalia also confirmed the attack, stating that this Golis range part of the Golis range killed ISIL’s bases in the Miskad mountain.
“The number of casualties is still unknown because it was dark. But our army can hear the sound of explosions on the frontline, ”Mohammad Edid Dirir told the Reuters News Agency.
While its effect is relatively limited compared to al-Shabab, ISIL has been involved in attacks in southern and central Somalia. The group gives money through forcibly recovery, smuggling and illegal taxation to their activities, especially in some coastal areas where it has attempted to control local businesses.
Despite facing anti-terrorism pressure from Somali security forces, American air raids and al-Shabab rivals, ISIL in Somalia continues to operate in both remote and urban areas, demanding its impact through recruitment and promotion Does.
According to the International Crisis Group, the number of ISIL fighters in the country is estimated to be in hundreds, most of which are scattered in the Miskad mountain.
