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Somali Forces Repel Pre-Dawn Attack in Baidoa, Kill Nearly 30 Militants: Somali's MoD

Somali Forces Repel Pre-Dawn Attack in Baidoa, Kill Nearly 30 Militants: Somali's MoD

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Somali Forces Repel Pre-Dawn Attack in Baidoa, Kill Nearly 30 Militants: Somali's MoD The assault, launched at approximately 5:00 am, involved Al-Shabaab*... 17.08.2026, Sputnik Africa

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Somali Forces Repel Pre-Dawn Attack in Baidoa, Kill Nearly 30 Militants: Somali's MoD The assault, launched at approximately 5:00 am, involved Al-Shabaab* fighters and militias loyal to former South West president Abdiaziz Laftagareen using explosive-laden vehicles. The Somali National Armed Forces responded by thwarting the attackers' attempt to destabilise the city, and seized weapons and military vehicles, the country MoD reported. Somalia's armed forces are continuing operations to secure Baidoa and pursue remaining militants hiding in the area.* a terrorist organization banned in Russia and other countries.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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