[Somalia] Explosions/Remote violence: Shelling/artillery/missile attack

On 9 April 2025, overnight, Al Shabaab fired motor shells against government security forces (SNA) at a base in Hiilweyne village (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). Al Shabaab claimed to have killed at least 6 soldiers and 6 others were injured.

Severity

HIGH

Occurred

2025-04-09

Country

Somalia

Event type

explosion

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