Precision Airstrike in Somalia Kills 11 Al-Shabaab Leaders
A precision airstrike conducted by the Somali National Army and international partners on July 28, 2026, targeted a gathering of Al-Shabaab leaders near Adan Yabal in Middle Shabelle. Somali Defense Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi confirmed on July 29 that 11 senior commanders were killed, including the group's regional security and intelligence chiefs. The regional governor, Yusuf Issa Kaba Kutukade, was reportedly wounded. The operation dealt a major blow to the group's leadership and operational coordination in central Somalia.
Casualties reported: 11