"The joint forces of the Ugandan People's Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC), as part of the joint operation, Operation Shujaa, intensified operations against the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, striking a rebel camp west of the Epulu River and recovering a significant cache of weapons and bomb-making materials," announced a statement from this joint force of the Armed Forces of the DRC and the Ugandan army.
The two forces seized a cache of weapons, improvised explosive devices, a molding machine, and other assorted equipment. A number of ADF fighters were killed during the assault, while others fled with wounds.
Overseeing the offensive is the commander of Operation Shujaa, Major General Stephen Mugerwa, who coordinated directly with field units and pledged to maintain pressure on the insurgents until they are thoroughly neutralized.
"During the latest offensive, twelve captives were freed around Ofayee, near the Ndimo region. The former captives described harsh conditions during their time in the hands of the rebels, including physical abuse and forced labor."
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