Hiran Region– An airstrike has targeted Al-Shabaab fighters and their military vehicles in the Kukayli area, located near the town of Mahas in Somalia’s central Hiran region, the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) announced on Tuesday. The operation achieved its objectives, striking the designated targets with precision and reinforcing the government’s ongoing counterterrorism campaign.

According to NISA, the airstrike was conducted with support from international security partners as part of Somalia’s broader efforts to combat terrorism and restore stability across the central regions. The agency emphasized that the precision of the strike demonstrated the growing effectiveness of intelligence-led operations against extremist networks.

Officials highlighted that the operation forms part of sustained national efforts to weaken Al-Shabaab’s operational capacity and safeguard civilian lives. The Somali government reaffirmed its commitment to close coordination between security agencies and international allies, with the ultimate goal of achieving lasting peace and security for the Somali people.