| 5,797,604 |
2.15 |
45.116 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified attackers threw a hand grenade against SNG soldiers on foot patrol in Xawo Taako neighbourhood (Afgooye) in the night of 16/02. One soldier was reportedly killed by the blast. The perpetrators escaped. |
| 5,797,608 |
3.38342 |
45.59693 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters conducted a hit and run attack against SNG forces position at the western outskirt of the town in the night of 16/02. The two sides engaged fighting for about 30 minutes after which the al Shabaab fighters withdrew. No casualties were reported. |
| 5,797,612 |
4.12303 |
43.89012 |
Somalia |
|
SNG forces reported they have killed five al Shabaab fighters in the Bakool region. Date and location not known. Source dated 16/02. |
| 5,797,616 |
1.83472 |
44.96653 |
Somalia |
|
Suspected US warplanes or drones bombed al Shabaab fighters' base located between Gandarshe and KM60 villages (Marka District) in the afternoon of 16/02. It could not be verified if the attack was carried out by drones, warplanes or ships stationed in the Indian ocean. Reports indicate that the missiles hit the base destroying vehicles, weapons and boats. SNG governor for Lower Shabelle Region, who confirmed the incident, stated that the attack left 20 al Shabaab fighters dead. |
| 5,797,620 |
3.11718 |
43.6469 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters fired artillery shells/anti-aircraft against Baidoa airport from Ceel Guure (8Kkm S of Baidoa) in the morning of 16/02. Reports indicate that one of the fired rounds landed close to an IDP settlement and no casualties or damage was reported. |
| 5,797,624 |
2.01951 |
45.31 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified attackers in a drive-by shooting killed four people near Nasa Hablood Hotel (Waberi District) in the afternoon of 16/02. Reports indicate that the victims were staff of Somalia civil aviation. The perpetrators escaped. Later al Shabaab fighters claimed its responsibility. |
| 5,937,116 |
-17.85 |
31.1833 |
Zimbabwe |
|
|
| 5,797,628 |
4.0126 |
44.09526 |
Somalia |
|
SNG forces attacked al Shabaab fighters in Koor Koor village (5km S of Tayeeglow) in the afternoon of 17/02. The two sides engaged heavy fighting for a few minutes after which the al Shabaab fighters pull out from the village. Two al Shabaab fighters were killed while casualties from SNG side could not be established. The SNG forces later returned to Tayeeglow carrying heads of the two al Shabaab fighters killed. |
| 5,797,632 |
-0.0128 |
42.4032 |
Somalia |
|
Two groups of SNG soldiers clashed in Janaale (14km NW of Marka) in the evening of 17/02 over unknown dispute. The fighting lasted for about ten minutes after which one group withdrew from the area. One soldier and two civilian bystanders were reportedly killed during the fight. |
| 5,797,636 |
1.71305 |
44.76388 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified attacker hurled a hand grenade against Marka police Station in the morning 17/02. SNG police later conducted security operation in the neighbourhood after the blast and arrested unspecified number of people. The perpetrator escaped. No casualties were reported. |
