MOGADISHU, July 19 (Xinhua) -- Somali National Army (SNA) backed by Galmudug's regional paramilitary forces on Monday killed 35 al-Shabab militants in an area near Baadweyn town in Mudug region, central Somalia.
Mohamed Tahlil Bihi, SNA infantry commander, told SNA Radio Mogadishu that the forces recovered weapons, noting that those killed included senior militants in Monday's ongoing operation.
"SNA and Galmudug State forces killed 35 terrorists and injured others, among them senior officials in Qaycad location near Baadweyn town," Bihi said.
He said that the joint forces liberated several areas in Mudug and Galgudud regions which were under al-Shabab militants. Enditem