NISA says airstrike wounded three senior al-Shabab leaders in Hiiraan
Saturday May 16, 2026
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s intelligence service says an airstrike in the Hiiraan region wounded at least three senior al-Shabab figures and destroyed vehicles and facilities used by the militant group.
The National Intelligence and Security Agency said Friday that the operation, conducted with international partners, targeted the Buq Aqable area, where al-Shabab was reportedly gathering new recruits.
NISA identified the wounded commanders as Ali Hussein, described as a militia leader behind attacks in…