In a coordinated operation between the Somalia’s Puntland Region government and its UAE partners, airstrikes were carried out targeting the Xankookib caves near Dhasan in the Calmiskaad region. The strikes successfully destroyed a significant weapons depot and several vehicles used by ISIS terrorists, resulting in the deaths of several militants.

The operation is part of ongoing efforts by Puntland and its international allies to combat the presence of ISIS in the region and disrupt their operational capabilities. Local sources have confirmed that the airstrikes have dealt a heavy blow to the terrorist group’s infrastructure in the area, crippling their ability to carry out attacks.

Puntland authorities praised the precision of the strikes and emphasized the importance of continued collaboration with international partners to ensure the safety and security of the region. The recent success in Calmiskaad is seen as a significant step in the fight against terrorism in Somalia.