Puntland troops push within 15km of ISIS’s last base in Somalia, vowing total eradication of the group.
Puntland forces are tightening the noose around the last ISIS stronghold in Somalia, pushing within 15 kilometers of the group’s final hideouts in the Al Miskaad mountains. Once spread across the Bari region, ISIS militants now control just 40 square kilometers of rugged terrain as Puntland’s military offensive intensifies.
“We are closing in on their final hideouts, and soon, ISIS will be eradicated from this region,” said Puntland’s Minister of Information, Mohamud Aydid Dirir. He asserted that the operation is in its final stage, with forces poised to enter open areas where armored units can be effectively deployed.
Despite Puntland’s advances, Dirir accused Somalia’s federal government of withholding essential military support, stating that national resources remain centralized in Mogadishu while frontline troops battle terrorists without adequate weapons and ammunition.
Puntland has been leading the charge against ISIS in Somalia for weeks, seeking to destroy the group’s last safe haven and eliminate its ability to wage attacks. Military officials insist that operations will continue until ISIS is completely wiped out from Puntland, reinforcing the region’s autonomy and security.
With ISIS on the brink of defeat, Puntland’s offensive represents a critical moment in Somalia’s fight against terrorism. The final battle is imminent, and Puntland is determined to deliver a decisive blow.
