Somali National Army (SNA) said its forces, on Monday, killed 43 al-Shabab militants and injured several others after conducting an operation in Galgaduud region, central Somalia.
The Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism announced the killing in a statement issued in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia.
The ministry said, that the SNA forces also destroyed three battle wagon vehicles belonging to the militant group during the operation.
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It said the Somali Army and local forces also foiled another attack in the Middle Shabelle region earlier Monday.
The operation comes as the Somali government intensified its efforts to mobilise people to fight al-Shabab.
This is in a move, it said, seeking to galvanise public support in the ongoing offensive operation. (Xinhua)
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