On Wednesday, Puntland security forces presented to the public at least 10 bodies of ISIS fighters who were killed in an airstrike carried out by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) in the Togga Jaceel area of the Al-Miskaad Mountains. According to security officers, the bodies were those of fighters who had recently conducted raids in Al-Miskaad and had ambushed Puntland security forces the previous night, resulting in the death of one soldier. A video recorded at the scene showed the bodies of the ISIS fighters scattered in a cave that was reportedly targeted in the airstrike. However, the exact timing of the operation cannot be verified, as it is unclear whether it took place today or last night. This incident occurred amidst an escalation of raids by the ISIS group against Puntland security forces, particularly in the Bari region. Security sources have reported attacks in the area for the past few nights, leading to complaints about the decrease in operations by Puntland security forces in the Al-Miskaad area.
