[TheCruxofBag]

The death toll continues to rise following a fierce battle on Friday morning in Ceeldheer district, Galgaduud region, between Al-Shabaab militants (allied to al-Qaeda) and Somali government forces backed by local militia fighters.

The Somali Federal Government announced that its forces had successfully repelled the large-scale Al-Shabaab attack, describing the outcome as a significant victory in the ongoing fight against the group.

Ceeldheer district commissioner Abdirahman Ahmed Omar confirmed that dozens of militant bodies had been recovered on Saturday, bringing the total number of Al-Shabaab fighters killed to at least 71.

Heavy fighting erupted before dawn on Friday when Al-Shabaab launched a surprise assault on Ceeldheer, a town that has been at the centre of recent military operations against the group. Heavy fighting erupted before dawn on Friday when Al-Shabaab launched a surprise assault on Ceeldheer, a town that has been at the centre of recent military operations against the group.

While casualties were reported on both sides, Somali authorities maintain that the militants suffered the heaviest losses, including the deaths of senior operatives. Security operations continued throughout Saturday in the outskirts of Ceeldheer as government and allied forces pursued surviving Al-Shabaab fighters who fled the battlefield.

[Caduceus]

Many Ali Akbar's were heard this day.

[shmeegle]

it's like they live in sand or something...

[ningem]

lots of ammo storage but no body armor or helmet?what did they expect?1 also its a great idea to film yourself...youll be next...reckless OPSEC

[melvin2002]

Low IQ plus Islam is a dangerous combination

[K53]

Sadly, they fallen souls were failures as warriors