‍Somalia’s armed forces have eliminated 29 al-Shabaab militants in the town of Jabad Godane in southeastern Somalia, in coordination with international partners, ⁠the Defense Ministry said in a statement on Thursday.Al-Shabaab has waged an insurgency in Somalia since 2007 in a bid to topple the internationally backed central government and establish its own rule.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.The ministry said ‍in ‍a statement on ⁠X that it ‌also destroyed vehicles and ⁠weapons “that were ‍intended for use in terrorist attacks against civilians,” through ⁠airstrike operations in the Middle Shabelle region conducted overnight.“The ‌Ministry of Defense extends its appreciation to international partners for their continued support in security cooperation, intelligence sharing, and operational ‍enablement in the fight against terrorism,” it said but did not specify which partners it was referring to.With ReutersRead more:Houthis warn