The ministry said the overnight operation took place in the Suullaay area, located roughly 17 km south of Teedaan in the Hiran region, News.Az reports.
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It confirmed that four militants surrendered to the military during the operation, while several other fighters fled the area after suffering a significant defeat, abandoning their weapons as they escaped.
“This operation forms part of the ongoing offensive by the Somali National Armed Forces, supported by international partners, to degrade al-Shabaab’s operational capabilities and pursue the group’s remaining elements in order to strengthen security and stability across the country,” the ministry said.
