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Al-Shabaab's Persistent Threat: Assaults on Military Bases Near Mogadishu MOGADISHU, Somalia — In a bold and coordinated move, Al-Shabaab militants executed a series of attacks on Friday, targeting two pivotal military outposts near Somalia’s bustling capital, Mogadishu. This onslaught illuminated the persistent challenges confronting Somali and African Union forces, tasked with maintaining a fragile peace. The targeted zones, Sabiid and Caanoole, situated in the strategically vital Lower Shabelle region,…

Inside the Yelabuga Drone Factory: A Look at Modern Warfare Recently, Zvezda, the dedicated television channel for the Russian Defense Ministry, came out with a revealing video showcasing the vast Yelabuga drone manufacturing facility nestled in the Tatarstan region. This site is pivotal as it produces the Russian variant of the Shahed-136, a drone that has become synonymous with contemporary conflict in Ukraine. The video’s narrative unfolds within the factory walls, exposing the…

MOGADISHU, Somalia — A gripping scene unfolded on a seemingly quiet Monday in Somalia's central Hiiraan region, as the town of Moqokori became the epicenter of intense battles. Al-Shabaab, a notorious militant group, launched a series of strategically orchestrated attacks, sparking chaos and fear among residents. The audacity of Al-Shabaab was evident as they claimed responsibility for a well-coordinated assault, which included a shocking suicide car bombing aimed at military bases within the town.…

Italian authorities have reported that at least 45 individuals were injured following a significant explosion at a petrol station in Rome. Among the injured are 12 police officers and six firefighters. The explosion occurred just after 8 AM local time (7 AM Irish time) at a fuel distributor in the Prenestino neighborhood, which provides petrol, diesel, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). According to reports from Italian news agencies, the injured are being treated at local hospitals, with two individuals in critical…

Somalia: Northeastern State Forces Seize ISIS Bomb-Making Facility Report By Ali Musa, Axadle Times International–Monitoring October 23, 2023 BOSASO, Somalia In a sweeping victory, Northeastern State's defense forces took decisive action, securing the precarious town of Sheebaab and its neighboring areas, straddling the Almiskaad mountains in Somalia's Bari region. This marks a strategic win in their relentless fight against…

BOSASO, Somalia - The town of Bosaso, nestled in the arid expanse of Somalia's Northeastern State region, has long endured the ominous shadow of militant threats. But in a twist that locals consider a watershed moment, the dragnet has tightened around notorious Islamic State (Daesh) members accused of criminal activities that have plagued this area. Colonel Abdikadir Jama Dirir, the steely-eyed Bari region Police Commander, revealed to reporters on a brisk Wednesday morning how the orchestrated sweep played out.…

Garowe (AX) – Imagine the daunting silence of the Al-Miskaat mountains, its rugged terrain shrouded in a chilling stillness, suddenly shattered by the deafening roar of explosions. On a fateful Tuesday, within this foreboding landscape, at least five soldiers of the Northeastern State regional forces met their tragic end, while nearly 20 others were left nursing injuries when the armored vehicles carrying these brave souls fell prey to roadside bombs. Disaster struck amidst an operation that turned those serene…

Galkayo (AX) — In the jagged and rugged terrain of the Cal Miskaad Mountains, a tale of dogged determination and modern-day warfare unfolded as Northeastern State's forces pulled off a commendable feat—seizing not one or two, but eight unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAVs, in their relentless campaign against extremism. Dubbed "Operation Hilaac," this initiative aims to dismantle the entrenched ISIS foothold in Balli-Dhidin—a remote launchpad for their audacious endeavors. As the Northeastern State Minister of Information,…

Somalia's Continued Struggle with IEDs: Over 1,500 Lives Impacted MOGADISHU, Somalia - In the past twelve months, more than 1,500 individuals, primarily civilians, have either lost their lives or sustained injuries in Somalia, according to a shocking United Nations report. These tragic events are largely attributed to Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), predominantly used by the notorious Al-Shabaab militants. The United Nations pinpointed how extensively militants have relied on IEDs during this period. James Swan, the…

Over the past year, more than 1,500 civilians in Somalia were either killed or injured by 600 improvised explosive devices (IEDs), as revealed in a recent UN report.In a statement late Thursday, James Swan, UN Secretary-General's Acting Special Representative for Somalia, underscored the severe threat IEDs pose to Somalia as it strides toward self-reliance and sustainable national security."The gravity of this threat isn't lost on any of us. Our primary goal is to safeguard your comrades in the Somali National Army (SNA).…