SOMALIA | Series of Attacks Target Government Forces, Leaving Casualties and Military Losses
A series of attacks targeting Somali government forces has reportedly resulted in fatalities and injuries, as well as the destruction of military vehicles and equipment across several areas.
This story is not currently available in Français.
Mogadishu – Arabsiyo area: Al-Shabaab militants reportedly ambushed army personnel, killing three people and injuring three others. A military vehicle was also reportedly disabled.
Wadajir District: An explosion at a checkpoint reportedly injured three government security personnel. Al-Shabaab has been blamed for the attack, according to initial reports.
Lower Shabelle Region: Al-Shabaab militants reportedly attacked a military convoy near an airbase. According to one source, approximately 10 soldiers were killed or wounded, and two military vehicles were destroyed.
Separate attack in the same region: Other reports claimed that more than 12 members of Somalia’s special forces, reportedly including personnel trained in the United States, along with pro-government militia members, were killed. Three military vehicles were also reportedly destroyed in explosions and ambushes.
Al-Shabaab, an al-Qaeda-linked militant group, is designated as a terrorist organization.
#Somalia #Mogadishu #AlShabaab #Security #HornOfAfrica #CounterTerrorism
Comments (0)