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| Heavy military operations backed by U.S. air support continue across Lower Juba |
| 2026-07-15 |
Text: #Jubbaland | Heavy military operations backed by U.S. air support have continued across Lower Juba in recent weeks, as Jubbaland Security Forces and the Danab Commandos target militant hideouts between Kismayo and Afmadow. The campaign is aimed at driving Al-Shabaab out of the area and reopening the strategic Kismayo–Afmadow road, which has long faced security threats. The operations have included airstrikes, ground offensives and repeated clashes with Al-Shabaab fighters. Jubbaland is home to some of Somalia’s strongest and most experienced Danab Commandos and Jubbaland Armed Forces, widely regarded as among the country’s most successful units in the fight against Al-Shabaab. Despite 17 years of war, however, Al-Shabaab continues to control large areas of southern Somalia, with military operations against the group still ongoing. Related: Lower Juba: 2026-07-12 US says it carried out airstrike against Al-Shabaab in southern Somalia Lower Juba: 2026-06-18 Somali Forces Step Up Joint Operations Against Al-Shabaab in Southern Region Lower Juba: 2026-03-20 Somali and foreign IS-Somalia leadership still remain entrenched in the Puntland mountains Related: Kismayo: 2026-07-12 US says it carried out airstrike against Al-Shabaab in southern Somalia Kismayo: 2026-05-19 Al-Qaeda affiliate Al-Shabaab has been advancing its positions in Somalia, reversing territorial gains Kismayo: 2026-01-25 Jubaland Hunts Senior Al Shabab Commander as US Questions Mogadishu Partnership |
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