Recent reports from Islamic State's weekly newsletter and Al-Naba TV indicate escalating conflicts between ISIS and al-Shabaab in Somalia, particularly in Puntland's Cal Miskaad Mountains. ISIS has reportedly made territorial gains and inflicted significant casualties on al-Shabaab, claiming to have killed or wounded 50 members, including prominent commanders. Concurrently, Somalia's federal forces have launched successful operations against al-Shabaab in the Jubba region, reportedly eliminating 30 militants and several leaders. These developments highlight a complex battlefront in eastern Somalia, where both terrorist organizations are vying for control.
At least 50 al-Shabab members, including top commanders, were reportedly killed in an attack by ISIS on al-Shabab positions in Puntland, Al-Naba reported. https://t.co/bAjMTDrkv4
Pro-ISIS sources claimed that ISIS advanced in the Cal Miskaad mountain in northern Somalia after clashes with al-Shabaab. https://t.co/HAVrEsa3Zs
Pro-ISIS sources claimed that ISIS gained progress Cal Miskaad mountain range in northern Somalia after clashes with al-Shabab. https://t.co/HAVrEsa3Zs
At least 50 al-Shabab members, including top commanders, were reportedly killed in an attack by ISIS on al-Shabab positions in Puntland, Al-Naba TV reported. https://t.co/bAjMTDrkv4
ISIS and Al Shabaab fighting each other in Somalia: gotta like it when terrorists kill other terrorists! #terrorism https://t.co/QQdiWUVjzy
Between January 28-April 10, IS-Somalia infographic on its claimed attacks on Al-Shabaab in Puntland, including in the Cal Miskaad Mountains; *IS media claims 50 AS members were killed or wounded, including "prominent commanders," in IS-Somalia attacks https://t.co/IpDnfI5G5D
Al-Shabaab leaders, 30 militants allegedly killed by Somalia’s federal forces in Jubba operation #terrorism https://t.co/fKDWsiWIVv
New post: translation and overview of a new report in Islamic State's weekly newsletter on the Islamic State Somalia affiliate's campaign and territorial gains in eastern Somalia against al-Qa'ida affiliate al-Shabaab, which is denounced as 'apostate' https://t.co/ht7nLjNOck