BREAKING:Early on this Monday, Al-Shabaab militants have attacked Harbole and the nearby Mido village west of Kismayo which were captured 12 days ago.

  

Somali authorities in Jubaland have reported that federal and regional forces have repulsed three separate, coordinated attacks by al-Shabaab militants  on three newly captured areas west and south of Kismayo.The al-Qaeda-affiliated terror group initiated the attack with explosions, followed by heavy fighting between the group and government forces, supported by the Jubbaland Dervishes and local clan militia in the Harboole area near Afmadow district.

"This morning, the heroes of the National Army foiled a cowardly attack that the Khawarij tried to carry out in the Harboole area of Afmadow District in Lower Jubba. The Khawarij suffered heavy losses, and the national heroes are still chasing the militants who fled into the forest," a Somali government statement said.

The attack comes a day after at least five al-Shabab militants were killed when their vehicle ran over a landmine between Gududey and Buka Ba'ad areas in the Middle Jubba region. The vehicle was also carrying IED explosives, and the car was completely burned.

Early on Monday Al-Shabaab militants have attacked Harbole and the nearby Mido village west of Kismayo which were captured 12 days ago. The militants have also attacked Bulo Haji town base, about 90km south of Kismayo. Officials say said troops have defeated the militants in all three battles.

Purported photos of dead al-Shabaab militants and weapons seized by the government forces are being published by social media accounts. 

Reports from sources say that the Minister of religious affairs for Jubaland Mohamed Omar Yusuf “Abu Yusuf” has been injured from a roadside explosion while on his way to Bulo Haji accompanying reinforcements following today’s al-Shabaab attack.

The al-Shabaab militants on their side confirmed the three raids and have claimed “overrunning” the bases.Alshabab claims that Today's assault overwhelmed US capabilities at Kismaayo base for reconnaissance and strikes against Alshabaab offensive. Coordinated from at least 6 directions, it marks Alshabaab's largest assault in the ongoing 3-year war in Somalia.

Alshabaab also claims that today's assault dealt a heavy blow to the Liyuu police mercenaries, with over a hundred casualties reported and many captured as POW. Tough day for liyuu police.

After capturing Miido and Harboole, ALSHABAAB  claims to have again imposed a blockade on Afmadow. Somali government SNA  and  liyuu police  and local militias broke this siege a week ago.

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