Somalia and al-Shabab trade claims over deadly battle

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Somalia's defence ministry said federal troops killed 75 al-Shabab militants and wounded 56 in fighting near Leego on Monday. Al-Shabab claimed it killed 321 government soldiers in an attack on Turkish-trained troops and an allied militia. Neither side's casualty claims could be independently verified.

WHO: Somalia's defence ministry and al-Shabab

WHAT: The two sides issued conflicting casualty claims after deadly fighting near Leego.

WHEN: Oct 26, 2026

WHERE: Lower Shabelle region, Somalia

WHY: The fighting occurred amid Somalia's government campaign against a longstanding insurgency.

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