Somalia’s federal government says it is aware of military operations and shelling off the coast of Puntland, a state minister for defence said in Mogadishu. Omar Ali Abdi said the federal government is the legal authority to authorize actions against pirate groups and that a comprehensive report will be submitted.
WHO:Omar Ali Abdi, Somalia state minister for defence
WHAT:Said the federal government is aware of reported military operations and shelling off Puntland and will submit a comprehensive report.
WHEN:Aug 24, 2026
WHERE:Somalia
WHY:Puntland authorities had demanded explanations over shelling they said was carried out by unidentified international warships off the region’s coast on Aug. 18 and 20.
