BELEDWEYNE, Somalia — Al-Shabab militants launched a heavy assault on a government security base in Beledweyne, some 335km north of the capital, Mogadishu.
The attack lasted several hours, involving multiple weapons and mortars, some striking residential areas, while casualty figures remain unclear, according to witnesses in the neighborhood.
Security officials said they repelled the militants, continuing operations to locate and apprehend the attackers, keeping residents and surrounding areas under careful surveillance.
There has been no statement yet from the Hiiraan regional administration addressing the incident, leaving residents and observers uncertain about the official response.
Al-Shabab has repeatedly targeted military positions in Beledweyne and executed bombings that killed civilians, raising ongoing security concerns in the Hiiraan region.
