| Description |
Puntland forces and al Shabaab fighters clashed in in Madashon near Galgala (58km SW of Bosasso) in the afternoon of 27/12. The fighting was initiated by Puntland forces after a tip-off that al Shabaab fighters and their commander were hiding in the area. The two sides reportedly engaged in a fierce fighting. Twelve al Shabaab fighters were killed and three others, including a senior al Shabaab operational commander, were captured. Puntland forces' casualties could not be established. Unconfirmed reports indicate that US war planes took part in the offensive. Additional troops were later deployed to reinforce the unit that had clashed with al Shabaab fighters earlier in the day. |
