Al-Shabab Attacks Military Bases in Southern Somalia

Simultaneous large explosions were heard in and around two Somali army bases on Saturday, with the military confirming at least nine of its people killed but asserting “heavy losses” among the attackers. The al-Shabab extremist group claimed responsibility.
File Photo: At least ten people were killed during the attack
Al-Shabaab attack army base in Somalia, hours after hotel siege
At least 10 people were killed in an al-Shabaab attack on an army base in south-west Somalia, officials said on Monday.