Ethiopian troops under the framework of AMISOM and Somali National Army are reportedly carrying out a military operation in different locations in Hiiraan.
The move is described as military drill for that the allied troops to launch a fresh offensive against Al-Shabaab militants in remaining pockets of the central region.
The operation follows recent successful operations that have seen the militants pushed out of most of the villages located west of Beledweyne city, the headquarters of Hiiraan region.
The ongoing military operation will ensure that all the remaining areas in Hiiraan will be liberated from Al-Shabaab and peace restored, according to Yarow Abiikar, who is in charge of El-Ali vicinity.