Local forces in El-dheer in Galguduud region launched an attack against Al-shabab militants in Ali Andhoole and Baraag Sheikh Abdilahi settlements which lie in Haud area which are 40 km North of El-dheer.
The operation which was carefully planned, the local forces targeted in particular Ali Andhoole settlement where the militant group of Al-Shabab had bases there.
The local forces engaged in a fighting that lasted for two hours.
The local forces took control of the areas that the militant group of Al-shabab was stationed.
Officers of the local forces in Baraag Sheikh Abdilahi told the media that they killed 10 Al-shabab fighters.
Al-Shabab militants had the biggest defense positions in Ali Andhoole and Baraag Sheikh Abdilahi settlements.
Al-Shabab militants set up the defense positions in order to prevent attacks from Awsweyne and Galhareeri settlements.
Al-Shabab militants where inflicted heavy defeat in the East of Galguduud particularly in settlements that are under El-dheer.
The local forces carried five connective attacks in which A:-Shabab defense positions were destroyed.
