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Islamic State Takes Responsibility for Deadly Attack on Puntland Military Base in Somalia

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Islamic State Takes Responsibility for Deadly Attack on Puntland Military Base in Somalia

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  • Islamic State has claimed responsibility for an attack on a military base in Somalia's Puntland region.
  • The assault, executed by 12 militants using two booby-trapped vehicles, resulted in the deaths of around 22 Puntland military personnel.
  • Somali authorities have not provided immediate comments regarding the incident.
  • Prior to the attack, Puntland security forces reportedly repulsed an assault by Islamic State suicide bombers.
  • Since its establishment in 2017, Islamic State in Somalia has evolved from a minor threat to a key player in the jihadist network, under the leadership of Abdulqadir Mumin.

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