At dawn today, a deadly confrontation erupted as Al-Shabaab insurgents launched a meticulously coordinated assault on the Raaxoy military outpost, nestled on the outskirts of the Balcad district in Middle Shabelle
The militants initiated the attack with a barrage of explosions where it igniting a fierce and unyielding battle between their forces and government troops stationed at the base.
Reports from the frontlines indicate substantial casualties on both sides which highlighting the severity of the conflict. The arrival of reinforcements from the nearby Qalimow and Balcad districts has bolstered government efforts, but the full extent of the destruction caused by this violent clash remains shrouded in uncertainty.
Once held by ATMIS forces before being handed over to Somali military units, the Raaxoy base now finds itself under the control of Somali forces, battling to retain their hold amid the chaos. The base’s strategic significance, coupled with its history of changing hands, underscores the intensity of the ongoing struggle.
As the dust settles the true toll of the conflict will emerge marking yet another chapter in the ongoing battle against Al-Shabaab in Somalia.
