AlShaabab Militants claim to have overrun govt bases in Gofgadud Burey village, outside Baidoa town, Bay region, this morning. In a brief statement, Alshabaab claims overrunning 3 bases, killing a number of soldiers, capturing weapons, and several soldiers as prisoners.
These 3 bases are just in outskirts of Baidoa, 20km away from city centre: SNA, regional forces, and local militias were targeted in Goofgaduud village, casualties are reported. Baidoa is home to the largest Ethiopian base in southern Somalia, has been under SNA for 12 years. These military bases are manned by UK and Ethiopian-trained soldiers. The UK operates Somalia's third-largest training camp, following Turkish and US. Alshabaab claims that today's assault resulted in at least 4 POWs, alongside the capture of weapons and military logistics.
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