Somali Troops Perish in Devastating Southwest Landmine Blast

On Tuesday, a remote-controlled landmine detonation at the main checkpoint in Silberd town, Bakool region, southwestern Somalia, led to the deaths of three Somali National Army soldiers and several injuries.

Al-Shabaab, a militant group, asserted responsibility for the Tuesday attack, claiming their operatives caused the fatalities and injuries among the Somali military personnel.

No immediate details on the blast were provided by local officials or National Army leaders.

This incident underscores the significant security hurdles the Somali government and its forces confront while battling terrorism, chiefly from groups like ISIS and Al-Shabaab.

Al-Shabaab has been behind numerous assaults on civilians and security personnel in their quest to sow chaos and spread extremism.

In response, the Somali government, with backing from international allies, strives to bolster its security forces, enhancing their capacity to tackle the menace posed by the Al-Shabaab faction.