The Somalia routers have killed the “key” ISIL numbers, says the regional government | ISIL/ISIS News
The strikes were performed in northern Somalia, where Puntland security forces perform operations against ISIL since December.
The Government of the Puntland semi -Autone region in Somalia says that military strikes in the United States in the mountains of Golis killed the “key figures” of the ISIL (ISIS).
US President Donald Trump said late Saturday that he had ordered “precise military air attacks on older planner ISIL attacks and other terrorists in Somalia.”
ISIL has a relatively small presence in Somalia compared to Al-Shabab associated with al-Qaid, but experts have warned of growing activity.
The strikes were carried out in the northern region of Somalia, where the safety forces of Puntland (PSF) had been performing surgery against ISIL since December. It is said that the armed group determined the presence in Golis mountains.
“The recent air attacks have led to the neutralization of key numbers within ISIS, which indicated significant progress as we progress to the second phase of our work,” the regional government said on Sunday.
Trump has announced on the social platform of truth that they are now hitting “destroying caves in which many terrorists live and kill, and that, in any way, the harm of civilians.”
“Our army has been targeting Isis for years, but Biden and his friends would not seem fast enough to do the job. Yes,” Trump announced, attacking his predecessor Joe Biden.
US Defense Minister Pete Hegsetth said in a statement that the action “further degrades the ability ISIS that he plans and conducts terrorist attacks that threaten American citizens, our partners and innocent civilian.”
In the post on X, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud expressed gratitude for “the” unwavering support of the United States in our joint struggle against terrorism. “
“Your bold and decisive leadership, Mr. President, in efforts against terrorism, is highly appreciated in Somalia,” Mohamud reported.
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– Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (@hassanmomud) 1. February 2025
The Minister of Information for the State of Puntland in N
“The number of victims is still unknown because it was dark. But our forces on the front line could hear the sound of the explosion,” Momud Aidid Dirir told Reuters news agency.
Although its influence is relatively limited Compared to al-ShababISIL was involved in attacks in southern and central Somalia. The group finances its activities with extortion, smuggling and illegal taxation, especially in some coastal areas where she tried to control local companies.
Despite dealing with the anti-terrorist pressure of Somali security forces, US air raids and al-Shabab rivalry, Isil in Somalia still acts In remote and in urban areas, seeking to expand its impact by employment and propaganda.
It is estimated that the number of ISIL fighters is the country in hundreds, mostly scattered in the Cal Miskad mountains, according to the international crisis group.
