The latest reports of Hayo fighting in southern Somalia

KISMAYU, Somalia (Keydmedia) - At least 10 militants of Al shabab group were killed and many others injured in the latest heavy combat between militias loyal to the renegade Somali warlord Gaandi backed by the invading Kenya military and the rebels in Lower Jubba region, officials said on Sunday.
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The fighting broke out at Hayo area, 20 Km west of the rebel-held Afmadow town when the coalition forces from Somali militias and Kenyan army attacked at Hayo where was one of the militant strongholds in the region before it fell to the forces.

Ismail Shardid, the military commander of TFG forces in Jubba regions of southern Somalia told Keydmedia via phone that they are planning to take over soon Afamdow town, 620 Km way south of Mogadishu from Al shabab fighters.

“TFG forces and Kenyan military killed 10 Al shabab agents during the attack at villages near Afmadow town. Our side, there is no any casualties. We are now in pursuing of defeated militants who run towards the town in fear of murder or capture,” said Mr. Shardid while answering questions by Keydmedia Somali.

Al shabab also claimed victory over the combat.

Independent reports say at least 18 combatants, Al shabab, Kenyans and Gaandi militias were killed and 30 others wounded in the fighting at Hayo area near Afmadow town.

Keydmedi.net - Mogadishu, Somalia

 

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