Al-Shabab claims to have captured Adan Yabaal, a key town in Somalia, causing a contentious situation with the Somali army disputing the victory. This claim comes after fierce early morning raids that forced government troops to retreat. Military Captain Hussein Olow stated troops managed to push back the attackers, while local resident Fatuma Nur reported explosions and gunfire during the assaults. The town's strategic significance lies in its role as a logistical hub for government forces, linking the Hirshabelle state to Galmudug. The area has seen ongoing violence as al-Shabab battles the Somali government.
The al-Shabab armed group claimed to have seized control of Adan Yabaal town, a government logistical hub, after launching early morning raids that forced army retreat.
Captain Hussein Olow disputed the group's claim, stating that government troops successfully pushed back the militants, indicating ongoing heavy fighting in certain town areas.
Fatuma Nur, a local resident, recounted hearing a deafening explosion and gunfire as Al-Shabab launched attacks on Adan Yabaal from two directions.
Adan Yabaal, recaptured in 2022, holds strategic significance, serving as a vital logistical link between Hirshabelle state and Galmudug.
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