UPDF and Somali National Army say they captured Darussalam town in Lower Shabelle, Somalia, from Al-Shabaab

International Relations Official claim Uganda (national) Mar 2026 (day not reported) Severity: 2/5

UPDF troops serving under AUSSOM, with the Somalia National Army, announced the capture of Darussalam town in Somalia's Lower Shabelle region from Al-Shabaab, the Daily Monitor reports. Commanders said the operation, code-named "Rolling Thunder" and launched on 28 February 2026, followed the capture of Mubarak town.

A national event, not tied to one district.

Official claim: These are the figures given by UPDF / AUSSOM; they could not be checked independently.

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Daily Monitor 6 Mar 2026 · archived copy

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