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Somali Forces Kill Senior Al-Shabaab Commander

Somali Forces Kill Senior Al-Shabaab Commander

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Somali Forces Kill Senior Al-Shabaab Commander 18.08.2025, Sputnik Africa

2025-08-18T11:16+0200

2025-08-18T11:16+0200

2025-08-18T12:46+0200

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Somali Forces Kill Senior Al-Shabaab CommanderA special operation in Bakool region killed Hussein Moallim Hassan, one of al-Shabaab’s* most wanted leaders, Somalia’s Defense Ministry stated.Hassan, a key figure for over 15 years, was involved in planning attacks across central and southern Somalia. His death boosts ongoing efforts to weaken the militant group, the ministry added.* a terrorist organization banned in Russia and other countries

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