Event Brief
Somalia says it is aware of shelling off Puntland
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Aug 24, 2026 at 2:11 AM ET
Summary: 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.
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