Bosaso – Puntland regional forces have carried out a series of successful military operations targeting ISIS militants entrenched in the rugged Al-Miskad Mountains, once considered a key stronghold of the group in northeastern Somalia.

According to a statement from Puntland forces, soldiers launched precision attacks over the past 72 hours, resulting in heavy casualties among ISIS fighters and the capture of strategic locations, including the vital area of “Ceelka Idakacab”, in Bari region.

These operations are part of an intensified military campaign aimed at dismantling the remnants of ISIS in the remote Bari highlands, where the group has maintained a foothold despite years of pressure.

Officials say the latest gains mark a significant shift in Puntland’s counterterrorism efforts and represent tangible progress in securing the region, which has long been a hotspot for extremist activity.