US EditionSomalia: Al-Shabaab Carried Out Major Attack On Military Bases in Somalia
- Al-Shabaab militants launched a bombing attack on military bases in Masjid Cali Guduud, Middle Shabelle region, Somalia, followed by heavy gunfire with government forces, resulting in casualties on both sides.
- The attack occurred after reports of Al-Shabaab activity, exploiting vulnerabilities and local clan grievances amid political uncertainty surrounding the government's electoral plans.
- Somali security forces, including the Somali Police and Haramcad special forces, were deployed, while reinforcements, including Custodial Corps and Turkey's Harima'ad units, were sent from Adale to bolster government troops.
- Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility and asserted control over the town through its media outlets, also claiming to have killed at least 11 soldiers and captured five others, though these claims were not independently verified.
- The attack and subsequent losses, including the fall of Gelgub and Masjid Ali Gadud, underscore Al-Shabaab's resurgence and the government's struggle to maintain territorial gains amidst potential reductions in international support, raising concerns about the balance of power shifting towards Al-Shabaab.
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