Somali authorities successfully carried out an operation today, Tuesday, resulting in the death of 16 militants, including senior leaders, in an airstrike that targeted a gathering of militants in the Middle Shabelle region.

This operation is part of ongoing efforts to combat extremist groups in the country, which has seen an escalation in military operations against the group in recent days.

Later, Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for a suicide attack at a hotel in Beledweyne city, which resulted in the death of 9 people.