Somalia Says 75 Al-Shabaab Fighters Killed in Fighting Near Buurhakaba
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MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali government forces killed about 75 Al-Shabaab fighters and wounded 56 others during a prolonged offensive in Jameeca, near Buurhakaba district in the southern Bay region, the Defence Ministry said.
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The Somali army claims to have killed about 75 al-Shabab fighters during a battle near Buurhakaba.
Attributed to: Somali federal government
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Hiiraan Online
The Somali army claims to have killed about 75 al-Shabab fighters during a battle near Buurhakaba.
Attributed to: Somali federal government
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Hiiraan Online
The Somali army reports that 56 al-Shabab fighters were wounded in the same battle.
Attributed to: Somali federal government
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Shabelle Media
Somali government forces killed about 75 Al-Shabaab fighters.
Attributed to: Defence Ministry
Event date: 2023-10-26
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Shabelle Media
Somali government forces wounded 56 others during the fighting.
Attributed to: Defence Ministry
Event date: 2023-10-26
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Shabelle Media
The assault was launched on October 26 as part of Operation Banooda.
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Event date: 2023-10-26
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Shabelle Media
The fighting occurred near Buurhakaba district in the southern Bay region.
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Most recent report · 27 October 2026 08:09 UTC
Somalia Says 75 Al-Shabaab Fighters Killed in Fighting Near Buurhakaba
The Somali National Army launched the assault on October 26 as part of Operation Banooda.
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Most recent report · 27 October 2026 05:48 UTC
Somali army says 75 al-Shabab fighters killed in major battle near Buurhakaba district
The Somali army reports that 56 al-Shabab fighters were wounded in the same battle.
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27 October 2026 · 05:48–08:09 UTC
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