Militants Set Deadly Ambush South Of Mogadishu
November 03 2015
Al-Shabaab militants have ambushed and killed at least 15 government soldiers south of the Somali capital, reports the Voice of America News.
The attack took place about 100 km (62 mi) south of Mogadishu, the capital, on Monday, said a military official.
One military source said 15 troops or more were killed.
Al-Shabaab claimed there were 30 deaths. The militants also said they seized several military trucks.
This latest attack comes a day after Al-Shabaab fighters...
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