Somali Army offensive in Lower Shabelle kills 15 al-Shabaab militants
On July 5, 2026, the Somali National Army (SNA) conducted a successful offensive in the Farsoley area of the Lower Shabelle region, supported by international partners. The operation targeted several strategic bases used by al-Shabaab for planning attacks in the south. Government forces confirmed that 15 militants were killed and 20 others were wounded, while multiple terrorist facilities and equipment were destroyed. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud reiterated the government's plan for a final offensive to dismantle the group.
Date: July 5, 2026
Location: Somalia
Conflict: Somali Civil War
Category: ground battle
Severity: MEDIUM
Casualties reported: 15
Source: Demócrata