Al-Shabab overhauls government defenses in Mahaas.

Al-Shabab fighters stormed the central town of Mahaas after detonating suicide bombs and unleashing heavy gunfire. Federal troops and allied Ma’awisley militias withdrew, ceding control to the extremist group. The takeover underscores al-Shabab’s resilience despite sustained Somali offensives and US airstrikes. Its fall raises serious questions about force coordination and the durability of recent military gains.

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