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Intense fighting between the AS forces and the anti-AS alliance broke out on 30/09 at about 02:00 in Dhoobley, after the AS launched an offensive against the anti-AS forces based in and around the town. The Isiolo Forces were reported to have retreated without major engagement in the fighting, which resulted in an initial immediate takeover of the town by the AS forces. The Ras Kambooni Brigades, positioned mainly outside the town, have consequently tried to recapture the location, but failed to do so and retreated. During this counterattack the Ras Kambooni forces reportedly suffered large casualties, including several of their commanders. Following their retreat to Liboi the anti-AS troops quickly regrouped and with support of the Kenyan artillery re-attacked Dhoobley. After a brief but intense fighting the AS forces withdrew largely for strategic reasons back on the Tabta - Afmadow Axis and the anti-AS forces regained control over the town. Despite some reports stating otherwise, the Kenyan Military personnel is believed not to have crossed the border to Somalia. |
