MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – Fighters of the Al-Qaeda-aligned militant group Al-Shabaab attacked bases housing members of the military and allied clan militias in central Somalia’s Galgadud area on Sunday.
In a press release, the group claimed killing 61 troopers and seizing 6 navy autos. It additionally mentioned its fighters had overrun bases in Burjed village close to the city of Guriel.
There was no impartial affirmation of the declare as a result of distant nature of the realm and particulars concerning the assault had been scarce. Somali state media reported that troops had been in a position to repel the assault.
It comes greater than a month after an assault by the Islamist group on navy bases within the area stalled the advance of allied Somali authorities troops and Mawisley militias within the central area. Various strategic cities have since been vacated by the military in a major reversal of positive aspects made after a year-long offensive.
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