Somalia’s intelligence service has said coordinated operations killed more than 33 al-Shabaab militants in the Middle Shabelle region.
The Somali National Intelligence and Security Agency, working with international partners, described the raids as precise and intelligence-led.
Several militant hideouts were destroyed during the sweeping operations across the volatile central region.
Authorities said a house sheltering senior al-Shabaab leaders was struck during the coordinated assault.
Officials reported that commanders were actively organising fighters and planning attacks when they were targeted.
Vehicles used to transport and mobilise militants were also burned, severing key logistical supply routes.
NISA said intelligence indicated about 90 militants had gathered in the area for planned operations.
The agency added that the strikes significantly weakened militant capabilities and disrupted imminent threats to national security.
Al-Shabaab, linked to al-Qaeda, has waged an insurgency against Somalia for more than 16 years.
The group continues to target security forces, government officials, and civilians across the country.
Somali forces, supported by African Union and international partners, have intensified counterinsurgency operations since last July.
The African Union mission’s mandate was extended by the UN Security Council in December under a UK-backed resolution.
