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The Somali Government denies reports of Turkish airstrikes on army positions in Leego following circulating media claims suggesting friendly fire incidents during joint security operations in the Lower Shabelle region. Official statements released by the Ministry of Information and defense authorities in Mogadishu rejected rumors alleging that Turkish armed drones or combat aircraft mistakenly targeted Somali National Army units deployed near Leego. Executive leadership confirmed that military units operating in the sector remain fully coordinated, emphasizing that operational communication between national armed forces and international security partners maintains strict target verification protocols.
Defense ministry spokespersons clarified that active security operations across the Lower Shabelle corridor continue to focus exclusively on neutralizing insurgent networks and securing key transit lines. Government officials noted that unverified reports regarding friendly fire misidentify planned kinetic strikes executed against militant staging bases outside civilian populated areas. Military commanders stationed in the Bay and Shabelle sectors reaffirmed that frontline troops experienced no friendly casualties, describing social media rumors as speculative claims designed to create confusion regarding bilateral defense arrangements.
International security analysts observe that security cooperation between Somalia and Turkey remains vital to building long-term counter-terrorism capacity and protecting national sovereignty. Bilateral defense agreements support extensive military training, technical advice, and specialized air support aimed at strengthening Somali National Army formations. Authorities emphasized that routine joint exercises and intelligence-sharing mechanisms undergo rigorous oversight to prevent target misidentification during complex field maneuvers in active combat zones.
Federal administrators and local military commanders urged media outlets and the public to rely on verified updates issued through official defense channels. State leadership reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to clearing insurgent pockets across central-southern regions while maintaining strong collaborative ties with allied defense partners. As the Somali Government denies reports of Turkish airstrikes on army positions in Leego, national security forces maintain their planned operational trajectory to ensure regional peace, territorial defense, and public safety.