| Description |
Forces composed of Ethiopian military, militias loyal to Barre Hirale and ASWJ launched a combined offensive against AS in Belet-Xawo from Sufta/Ethiopia. The confrontation started at around 11.45 and lasted up to the end of the afternoon. Heavy fighting and shelling was reported in the north of Belet-Xawo with AS apparently opposing a strong resistance. 3 mortars have reportedly landed in Mandera/Kenya without causing any injuries. Kenyan military and AS forces had a brief engagement close to the border on Mandera side. Kenya's level of involvement in the fighting remains in question. 4 Kenyan military were reported injured and treated in the Mandera Hospital. ENDF and Somali militias were apparently free to operate from Kenyan territory. Conflicting reports have been given about the outcome of the conflict but it appears that AS were still in control of Belet-Xawo at dusk. |
