UPDF Strike a Blow to ADF, Kills 20 Rebels in DRC Surprise Attack.

In a recent military operation, the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) dealt a heavy blow to the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebel group hence leaving 1tleast 20 fighters killed with recovery of several weapons.

This surprise attack happened on an ADF camp in eastern DR Congo South West of River Lusulubi and near River Semliki and AK-47 guns were recovered with 313 bullets according to a statement by the Defence Spokesperson Brig Felix Kulayigye, the UPDF in a joint operation with the Congolese army attacked the ADF on Saturday March 25, base at 10:30 am.

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 “20 ADF were killed & the following were charged from the enemy;4 AK 47s, 313 Rounds of AK 47, 5 Magazines of AK 47,11 Quran Books,7 Solar panels,2 Combat Uniforms of UPDF,7 Combat Uniforms of FARDC, 5 charge Pots of Walkie Talkies, 5 Radios, 5 Batteries, 2 Phones, 3 Back Packs,” reads a statement.

During the fight, the army said one of the UPDF soldiers was killed, but the identity of the soldier was not revealed by press time.

The joint army of UPDF and DR Congo forces in 2021 launched an attack in the Eastern DR Cong to hunt for the ADF rebels after terror attacks in Kampala City and towns in the central region allegedly carried out by the same group left at least 10 people dead and dozens injured.

Since Operation Shujaa commenced, more than 400 rebels have been killed and several areas liberated from the control of the group and UPDF vows to continue operations until Congo is peaceful if the rebels don’t surrender.

This victory marks a significant achievement for the UPDF in their ongoing efforts to combat the ADF and restore peace in the region.