Ugandan and Somali forces drive out Shabaab fighters

Ugandan and Somali soldiers worked together to kick out terrorists from a town called Sabiid-Anole. The fighters belonged to a group called Al Shabaab that causes trouble across Somalia. Thirty militants died during the battle that lasted three days. The troops called their mission Operation Silent Storm as they pushed the bad guys out of their hiding spots. Underground tunnels helped the terrorists stay hidden before the attack started.

African Union peacekeepers helped organize the whole operation to make Somalia safer. The soldiers took back complete control of the town after fighting hard against the militants. Military forces found lots of weapons that the terrorists had been using to hurt people. Bomb squads also removed dangerous explosives that Al Shabaab had planted around the area. The victory helped stop the group from using this place as their main base.

Commanders praised their troops for being brave and working well together during the dangerous mission. Al Shabaab had been using this town since March to plan attacks against innocent people. The terrorists also set up fake roadblocks to steal money from anyone trying to travel through. Military leaders said this operation helps move Somalia closer to peace. The African Union wants Somali forces to handle their security needs completely within five years.