12-10-2024 (HMC) – Ethiopian troops launched mortar attacks across Wajid district in Somalia’s Bakool region following an al-Shabaab militant assault on their military base Friday night, local residents reported.
The confrontation led to intense fighting between Ethiopian forces and al-Shabaab militants, with both sides employing heavy weaponry. Ethiopian troops responded with significant bombardments after the initial attack, according to witnesses.
Details about the number of casualties remain unclear, as local authorities have not yet provided an official statement.
Ethiopian forces intensified operations in the Wajid district on Saturday, continuing their efforts to stabilize the region following the assault.
Al-Shabaab, in a brief statement, claimed responsibility for the attack, asserting that they had killed Ethiopian soldiers and looted weapons and military equipment. The group, however, did not specify the number of casualties or the scale of the equipment seized.
The situation remains tense as Ethiopian forces continue their operations in the area.
Source Hiiraan Online
