KIAMAYO (SD)-This morning, Al-Shabaab militants launched a heavy attack on a military base occupied by the Somali National Army and Jubaland’s Darwish forces. The bases targeted are located in Jannay Abdalle, on the outskirts of Kismayo.

The attack began with explosions, followed by intense fighting between Al-Shabaab militants and the joint forces. Both sides engaged in a fierce battle after the initial blasts.

Officers from the Somali National Army and Jubaland’s Darwish forces reported that they had repelled the Al-Shabaab attack in Jannay Abdalle, claiming to have killed many militants.

Al-Shabaab, on their part, claimed significant victories in the attack, though independent sources could not verify the casualties or confirm which side held the upper hand.

Al-Shabaab has frequently targeted military bases in the Lower Juba region, often facing substantial losses, with numerous fighters killed in recent assaults.