BOSSASO, Somalia – In a story that’s proving to be the topic of the day, Operation Lightning continues to cut through the landscape of eastern Northeastern State like a knife through butter. With purpose and precision, the Northeastern State Defense Forces are taking no prisoners—figuratively, of course—as they make substantial headway into territories once dominated by the ominous shadow of IS-Somalia militants.
You wouldn’t believe it unless you saw it yourself: this week, the Northeastern State forces clinched a remarkable victory, seizing nine drones—yes, that’s nine. We’re talking high-tech surveillance gadgets and explosive-carrying gizmos that were all set to unleash chaos on military installations. Officials couldn’t help but gloat a little, calling this strategic move “a huge success.” And honestly, who can blame them?
Following a ferocious face-off with IS militants, these forces also reclaimed pivotal ground in the Al-Miskaad mountains. These mountains had been less scenic vistas and more launch pads for insurgent offensives for quite some time.
In what feels almost like a dramatic scene from an action flick, 26 militants bit the dust during the skirmishes, with the tally also counting five foreigners. This engaging clash saw the takedown of two major ISIS strongholds and the bringing down of drones aplenty amidst the Cal Miskaad mountain spree in the Bari region, a spokesperson for the operation divulged on Monday.
If there’s a victory bell, it was definitely red-hot by now, with the Northeastern State troops landing a substantial blow to ISIS’s operations in these parts. With bases seized and drones falling from the heavens, this pretty much encapsulates tactical success—from the ground up—for Northeastern State’s determined security personnel.
You see, ISIS has been having a bit of a rough patch lately. Much of this can be attributed to President Said Abdullahi Deni, who has pretty much rolled up his sleeves and decided it’s time to chase the militants out of town. These IS-Somalia outlaws had been perilously expanding beyond Bari, eyeing territories far beyond the coastline of Bosaso town as if they were planning a little real state hobby on the side.
Now, ever think about how dangerous this notoriously unpredictable group is? A hard-hitting report from none other than the U.S. State Department says they are a ticking bomb. Their potential for territorial expansion isn’t just ink on a paper—it’s a reality. Chillingly, they’ve been rallying foreign fighters like it’s a recruitment drive, lured by weapons smuggled from across borders for that extra fiery touch.
But it’s not all doom and gloom. Thanks to the relentless effort by the Northeastern State forces, the bad guys are, quite literally, running out of steam. This heroic mission has not only inflicted a heavy toll on the fighters but has also granted liberation to critical towns that, until now, were trapped under ISIS’s oppressive thumb. And let’s not forget, amid the tumult, Northeastern State persists as Somalia’s hope spot, a haven in a nation beleaguered by the specter of Al-Shabaab militants.
So, there you have it. A tale of grit, determination, and courage that winds through the storied landscapes of Northeastern State. As the sun sets on another victorious day, one thing remains clear: darkness may fall, but it’s no match for the light of freedom when justice is on its side.
Report by Axadle
