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Heavy Fighting in Somalia’s Bay Region as Army, Al-Shabaab Suffer Losses
[Garowe] The Somali National Army (SNA) and the al-Shabaab militants suffered casualties following intense fighting within the Bay region of Southwest, multiple sources revealed, in the latest clashes involving the two teams.According to reports, several government soldiers as well as al-Shabaab fighters were killed after the militants attacked a military outpost, Burjeed, about 12km south of Baidoa, on Monday, within the restless Southwest State. Sources in the region say the militants briefly entered the outpost before government forces retook it. Intense fighting ensued, leading to multiple deaths, but both teams have yet to disclose the extent of the damage. The al-Shabaab fighters usually target military bases since they cannot wage an effective frontline challenge against the Somali National Army and allies, whose ground combat capability is greatly enhanced with the support of modern technology. Meanwhile, the commander of Sector 60 of the national army, which operates in the area, Brigadier Hassan Isaq Omar, has been replaced. Colonel Mohamed Yarisow was appointed to replace him. The removal is not related to the Monday attack, sources said. Related: Bay region: 2025-06-24 Somali Forces Repel Al-Shabaab Attack Near Baidoa in Heavy Clashes Bay region: 2025-06-06 San Diego authorities arrest 3 'noncitizens' allegedly involved in transporting more than $5M worth of meth Bay region: 2025-01-22 Ethiopian Troops Withdraw from Dinsoor, Raising Concerns Over Al-Shabaab’s Return Related: Burjeed: 2025-06-24 Somali Forces Repel Al-Shabaab Attack Near Baidoa in Heavy Clashes Burjeed: 2025-04-18 Somali Forces Kill Over 35 Al-Shabaab Fighters in Operation Near Baidoa Posted by: trailing wife 2025-06-26 |
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