Video: How Somali Security Forces Disrupted Militant Supply Chains

Somali National Army forces have uncovered multiple underground weapons caches in the Jilib Marko area of Lower Shabelle, dealing a fresh blow to al-Shabaab’s supply network, the military said on Sunday. The discovery was made during expanded security sweeps under an operation known as Silent Storm, which stretched from Jilib Marko toward the coastal settlement referred to as Number 60, a route long used by the militant group to move fighters and supplies. Military officials reported that troops found concealed storage pits containing heavy weapons, large amounts of ammunition, water barrels, and military uniforms. These hideouts were used to support militant operations in the region. Intelligence from local residents supported the operation, reflecting increased cooperation between communities and government forces. No casualties occurred during the discovery, but soldiers pursued fleeing fighters to prevent regrouping or reopening supply lines. The latest development follows the recent capture of Jilib Marko by elite Somali army units, including the Eagle Commandos and the Lightning Special Forces. Security sources say intensified raids in nearby locations over the past week killed at least 15 al-Shabaab fighters. Somalia’s federal government has stepped up military operations in recent months, shifting its focus toward dismantling al-Shabaab’s logistics infrastructure as part of a broader effort to weaken the group’s operational capacity. #somalia #somalinews #somaliasecurity #alshabab