Somali government forces, supported by local militias, are reported to be close to entering Aadan Yabaal district, a significant stronghold of the Al-Shabaab group in the Middle Shabelle region. This operation is part of ongoing efforts in the Middle Shabelle, Hiran, and Galgaduud regions to dislodge Al-Shabaab from areas they have controlled for an extended period.

Two bombings in Somalia's central Hirshabelle state, orchestrated by al-Shabab, resulted in at least 21 deaths. A car bomb in Jalalaqsi killed 15, including the town's mayor and district commissioner, while a motorcycle bomb in Bulobarde killed six. The attacks targeted key bridges linking southern and central regions, with al-Shabab claiming responsibility. Somali army spokesperson General Abdullahi Ali Anod indicated imminent operations against al-Shabab in multiple states.

At least 21 people were killed in two bombings in Somalia's central Hirshabelle state. A car bomb in Jalalaqsi killed 15, including the town's leaders, and injured two African Union peacekeepers. Another explosion in Bulobarde killed six, including four civilians. Both attacks targeted key bridges and were claimed by al-Shabab. The Somali army is preparing operations against al-Shabab in Hirshabelle and other states.

Three car bombs in Beledweyne, Somalia, killed at least 20 people and wounded 36. The first two targeted a military base and government headquarters, killing the deputy governor of Hiran region and the region's health minister. Al-Shabab claimed responsibility. The attacks followed the Somali government's announcement of the death of al-Shabab co-founder Abdullahi Nadir in a joint operation with international forces. AFRICOM confirmed an airstrike in the area on the same day. Somalia's Defense Minister suggested the strike was retaliation for recent al-Shabab killings, including a police chief and a traditional elder. Turkey is reportedly providing air support to Somali forces against al-Shabab.