Middle Shabelle (Kaab TV) – New details are emerging about the losses resulting from a series of bomb attacks launched early this morning by Al-Shabaab on government and pro-government forces’ bases in the Nuur Dugle area of Middle Shabelle. The bombings were followed by intense direct clashes.
Reports indicate that Al-Shabaab carried out a heavy attack on the area, where government forces and allied militias had been stationed in recent days. This led to a direct confrontation between the two sides.
Local sources told the media that the bombings and subsequent clashes caused casualties, including deaths and injuries, though the full extent of the losses has not yet been confirmed.
Fighting between the attackers and government forces is still ongoing in the area, spreading to other parts of Middle Shabelle.
According to reports, Al-Shabaab fighters are pressing their attack strongly, attempting by all means to overrun the government positions to seize control. However, government forces are resisting the assault.
The Somali government has stated that its forces have repelled the attack and inflicted heavy losses on the attackers.
Al-Shabaab has previously seized key areas in Middle Shabelle and continues to expand its presence in several parts of the region under the HirShabelle administration.
Currently, major operations are underway in both Shabelle regions targeting Al-Shabaab militias, following pressure on areas previously captured by the group near towns bordering the capital, Mogadishu.