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Anti-AS forces launched one of the heaviest shelling - using 120 mm mortars - against AS forces in Dhoobley since the beginning of the military operations in that area. The shelling was followed by a new attack of a combined force composed of Somali militias trained in Kenya and Militia (Ahmed Madoobe). The battle lasted until 14.00. Communications with Dhoobley were cut-off after telecom antenna masts had been hit by artillery fire. Unconfirmed reports indicate that Kenyan helicopter gunships were involved in the fighting. Heavy casualties were reported on both sides with at least 2 killed and 4 injured for the anti-AS militias. Representatives of anti-AS militias declared having captured 48 AS combatants including 9 foreigners (5 Pakistanis, 2 Britons, and 2 Kenyans) who were reportedly later transferred to Garissa. |
