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The strikes have been carried out in northern Somalia, where the Puntland security forces have been performing operations against ISIS since December.

The government of the Buntland region in Somalia in Somalia says that the military strikes by the United States in the Julis Mountains have killed the “main figures” of ISIS (ISIS) group.

US President Donald Trump said late on Saturday that he had “accurately military air strikes on the ISIS attack plan and other terrorists” in Somalia.

ISIS has a relatively small presence in Somalia compared to the youth -related youth, but experts have warned of increased activity.

The strikes have been carried out in a northern area of ​​Somalia, where Pontland security forces (PSF) have been conducting operations against ISIS since December. The armed group is said to have created a presence in the Julis Mountains.

The regional government said on Sunday: “The recent weather strikes neutralized the main numbers within ISIS, which represents great progress with our progress in the second stage of our work.”

Trump posted on the social truth platform that the United States strikes “the caves in which they live, and killed many terrorists without, in any way, to harm civilians.”

“Our army has targeted the ISIS attack plan for years, but Biden and his cunners will not act quickly to accomplish the task. I did,” Trump’s publication, attacking his predecessor, Joe Biden.

“The measure” increases the deterioration of ISIS to draw and take terrorist attacks threatening American citizens, our partners and innocent civilians. “

In a publication of X, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud expressed his gratitude for “the fixed support of the United States in our joint battle against terrorism.”

“Your bold and decisive leadership, Mr. President, in the efforts to combat terrorism, is greatly estimated and welcomed in Somalia,” as Mahmoud was published.

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Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud (@hassansmohad) February 1, 2025

The Minister of Information in the state of Buntland in northern Somalia also confirmed the attack, saying that it struck ISIS bases in the Cal Messikad mountains, which is part of the Julis Group.

“The number of victims is still unknown because it was dark. But our forces on the front lines may hear the sound of explosions.

While its effect is relatively limited Compared to young peopleISIS participated in attacks in southern and central Somalia. The group funds its activities through blackmail, smuggling and illegal taxes, especially in some coastal areas, where they tried to control local companies.

Although the anti -terrorist pressure from the Somali security forces is facing, the American air strikes and youth competitions, ISIS continues in Somalia to work In both remote and urban areas, it seeks to expand its influence through employment and advertising.

The number of ISIS fighters in the country is estimated to be hundreds, most of whom are deployed in the Cal Mescad Mountains, according to the International Crisis Group.