Somalia’s Ministry of Livestock received 11 veterinary ambulances from Save the Children Somalia and the African Development Bank during the reporting window from 6:45:50 PM to 8:45:40 PM UTC on February 19, 2026, to deliver vital care to pastoralist livestock across Southwest State, Jubaland, Galmudug, Hirshabelle, and Banadir, according to dhoorebbc on X. Concurrently, a Turkish Air Force A400M Atlas aircraft (registration 17-0080, callsign TUAF721) flew from Kayseri, Turkey, to Mogadishu before departing for Djibouti, as reported by AfriMEOSINT on X. The veterinary ambulances, functioning as mobile clinics, target livestock health services in key regions amid ongoing humanitarian efforts. This delivery follows earlier food distribution initiatives in Mogadishu launched by Commissioner Mahamuud Moallim and Qatar’s Ambassador Dr. Abdalla Bin Salim Al-Nuaimi earlier on February 19, per previous reports from SoDMA_Somalia on X. The Turkish military transport's arrival underscores continued intensification of Turkey's support to Somalia, building on prior affirmations from the Turkish Ministry of Defense regarding security assistance for Somali National Army counter-terrorism operations. The aircraft's flight path was tracked and confirmed by AfriMEOSINT during this 1-hour-59-minute period. These developments occur against the backdrop of the Burjeel Hospital in Mogadishu suspending all services earlier on February 19 after Somalia terminated bilateral agreements with the UAE, as announced between 6:15:50 PM and 6:45:41 PM UTC, according to BaidoaOnline on X.
