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At least six Puntland state soldiers were killed and two injured Friday in an IED explosion in the Cal Miskaat mountains.
The victims were part of a mine-clearing unit that had been operating in the region, targeting explosives left behind by ISIS militants.
Local officials said the attack occurred during routine operations, and the blast shows the continuing dangers Puntland forces face in the region.
The troops have been fighting ISIS-affiliated militants in the area for more than a year, attempting to secure strategic routes and settlements.
Authorities are investigating the explosion, while military officials warned that such attacks emphasize the need for caution during mine-clearance and counterterrorism operations in Puntland.
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