The al-Shabaab militants suffered a series of setbacks, Tuesday, following a security operation conducted by the Macawislay fighters in central regions, marking yet another significant gain against the group in recent weeks. Security teams confirmed the death of several militants in central Somalia, with the Macawislay fighters seizing weapons during the planned operation in the dense forests of Ciid-Ciidka within Mahaday, Middle Shabelle. One of the commanding officers, Osman Beerey, who was in charge of the raid, said multiple militants were killed in some of the hideouts targeted by the military backers. The Macawislay fighters work closely with the Somali National Army…The al-Shabaab militants have been trying to disrupt supply routes within the country while taking over strategic areas that had been recovered by the Somali National Army with assistance from the US Africa Command and the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) forces. (Garowe Online)