Event Brief
Oct 27, 2026 at 7:12 AM ET
Battle in southern Somalia kills dozens of soldiers
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Dozens of Somali soldiers were killed in a battle with al Shabaab in the Jameeco area of Buurhakaba district, two soldiers said. Somalia’s defence ministry said government forces killed about 75 militants and wounded 56. The ministry said militants attacked the army with vehicles packed with explosives, damaging some army vehicles.
WHO: Somali government forces and al Shabaab militants; two soldiers reported the deaths.
WHAT: A battle with al Shabaab in southern Somalia killed dozens of Somali soldiers, two soldiers said.
WHEN: Oct 27, 2026
WHERE: Buurhakaba district, Somalia
WHY: The defence ministry said al Shabaab militants attacked the army using vehicles packed with explosives, prompting the fighting.
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