| 5,781,231 |
2.78088 |
45.49682 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters launched a hit-and run-attack against Somali soldiers based at Jowhar airstrip in the evening of 22/10. The two sides exchanged heavy gunfire for about 15 minutes after which al Shabaab withdrew. Casualties could not be established. |
| 5,781,236 |
4.75 |
45.2 |
Somalia |
|
A hit-and-run attack targets a AMISOM/Somali position on the east side of the city. Causalities not known. |
| 5,781,240 |
2.02053 |
45.28967 |
Somalia |
|
Unknown gun men attacked and injured television reporter in Medina District. The man died of his injuries several days later. |
| 5,781,244 |
-1.03 |
41.483 |
Somalia |
|
Government forces took control of numerous localities within Badhaade District after a 48 hour military operation. Causalities not known. |
| 5,781,248 |
2.15 |
45.116 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified attackers threw a hand grenade at government soldiers based at Baar-Ismail checkpoint (Afgooye) in the evening of 23/10. The soldiers opened fire after the blast. Two soldiers were injured by the explosion. The perpetrators managed to escape. |
| 5,781,252 |
2.78088 |
45.49682 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified attackers threw a hand grenade at Somali soldiers based at the bridge that divides Buulo-Sheekh and Horseed neighbourhoods in Jowhar in the evening of 22/10. The soldiers opened fire after the blast. No casualties were reported. The perpetrators managed to escape. |
| 5,781,256 |
2.87123 |
43.00434 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab begins a blockade on Qansadheer. Somali government forces attempt to open at least of the established roadblocks, but are not successful. Causalities not known. |
| 5,781,260 |
3.17055 |
43.40989 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters and Somali forces clashed in Damballi Village in Baidoa District in the evening of 23/10. The fighting broke out after government forces attacked al Shabaab fighters in the village. Reports indicate that the government forces were pushed back. The bodies of four government soldiers were reportedly discovered in the village, but the Somali forces claimed the bodies were of al Shabaab fighters. Tension was high in the area after the government sent reinforcement to Aawdiinle to drive out al Shabaab fighters who set up checkpoints and blocking commercial trucks from entering Qansax Dhere. |
| 5,781,264 |
4.1507 |
44.2119 |
Somalia |
|
Pro-government forces (not identified) based in Ceel Barde conducted a security operation in Ceel Garas Village (37km NE of Xudur) in the evening of 23/10. The soldiers reportedly killed one al Shabaab fighters during the operation and took his gun. |
| 5,781,268 |
4.75 |
45.2 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters launched a hit-and -run attack against Somali forces based in the eastern side of Beled Weyne in the night of 23/10. The two sides exchanged gunfire briefly after which the attackers withdrew. No causalities were reported. |
