The first operation targeted a house where Al-Shabaab leaders and militiamen were stationed. At least 15 members were killed in the strike. The militants' base was also destroyed, which they had been using to organize militias and plan acts of destabilization.
"Türkiye will directly support the efforts of Somali forces against Al-Shabaab and ISIS," Fidan said, elaborating on plans to expand security cooperation and counterterrorism operations.