Tag #Yusuf Dhegnaas

What were Yusuf Dhegnaas's roles within al-Shabaab, and how might his death impact the group's operations in the Shabelle region?

The Somali government claims the death of Yusuf Dhegnaas, a long-time al-Shabaab commander who held various leadership positions within the group, including responsibility for the group's religious affairs and finances in the Shabelle region. The airstrike, in which he was killed along with other senior commanders, targeted vehicles in Ceel-Bacad, following increased fighting in the region. This action is part of the ongoing counter-terrorism efforts by the Somali government and its international allies.