Al-Shabab extremist militants launched a deadly ambush against Somali military forces during a clash. A Somali military officer confirmed that at least 20 soldiers were killed, with others remaining unaccounted for. The Somali government countered that the confrontation stemmed from an assault on militant positions, resulting in damaged military vehicles. While the militant group claimed a much higher death toll, the defense ministry stated that government forces successfully killed approximately 75 militants. The attack underscores the persistent security threat posed by al-Shabab insurgents despite

Full report : Al-Shabab ambush leaves dozens dead and military vehicles damaged as Somalia faces ongoing security challenges from extremist groups.