2024 El Dher attack

Battle of El Dher
Part of Somali Civil War and Somali civil war (2009–present)
Date8 June 2024; 6 months ago (2024-06-08)
04:00—09:11
Location
El Dher District
4°05′19″N 47°05′09″E / 4.08861°N 47.08583°E / 4.08861; 47.08583
Result
  • Al-Shabaab initial success[1]
  • FGS secured the town post victory – see § Result
Belligerents
Al-Shabaab

 Somalia
 Galmudug

ATMIS
Supported by:

 US
Commanders and leaders
Unknown Lt. Col. Yonis Hassan Sabriye †
Lt. Col. Abdulle Mohamud Abdi †[2]
Units involved

Al-Shabaab

  • Unknown

Somali Armed Forces

  • Ma'Wisley Militant
 US AFRICOM
Casualties and losses
60+ militants killed (Somali Government claim)[3][4] 59+ SNA killed (Al-Shabaab claim)
5 killed (Somali Government claim)[5]
20+ civilians killed[6]

On June 8, 2024, Al-Shabaab militants attacked four military bases and overran the town of El Dher for several hours, killing many soldiers of the Somali National Force. The militants were eventually defeated by a U.S.-assisted airstrike. This was the deadliest terrorist attack since the Aws Wayne debacle.[7][8][9][10]

Background

For months, security observers believed Al-Shabaab was going to attack El-Dher and Harardhere as both towns host forward operating bases. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud visited both towns in early April to show solidarity with the forces.[11] Al-Shabaab had previously attacked Harardhere in late April, but government troops repulsed that attack and inflicted losses on Al-Shabaab.[12]

Attack

The attack on El Dher began at pre-dawn around 4 am local time on Saturday with Al-Shabaab employing three suicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices (SVBIEDs) to breach the defenses of the Somali National Army bases.[13] The initial assault caused confusion and panic both SNA and (Somali: Macawisley) forces, leading some to flee their positions.[14] The militants detonated explosives on at least two camps, followed by an infantry attack.[15]

Government forces reportedly launched a counterattack with the support of airstrikes, attempting to regain control of the situation. The fighting lasted for hours, and reinforcement forces from Masagaway town ambushed Al-Shabaab, inflicting losses on the militant fighters.[16]

Aftermath

Result

In the aftermath of the battle, conflicting claims emerged from both sides. The Somali government claimed to have killed 47 Al-Shabaab fighters, although no bodies were presented as evidence.[3] They reported that 9 militants were killed in the first phase of the attack outside El-Dheer, followed by an ambush near Ali Yabaal village where 18 militants were killed.[8] An airstrike targeted the remaining Al-Shabaab fighters in Ali Yabaal village, killing at least 20 fighters.[3]

On the other hand, Al-Shabaab claimed to have killed dozens of SNA soldiers and Macawisley militia members, including two colonels, which was partially confirmed by Facebook obituaries.[6] Al-Shabaab also claimed to have killed 59 soldiers and fighters and published purported pictures of their fighters in at least one camp they claimed to have overrun.[5][1]

Two military officers, Colonel Yonis Hassan Sabriye and Colonel Abdulle Mohamud Abdi, were confirmed killed in the attack.[2][6] Communication in the town has been restored, and Somali officials stated that the militants suffered heavy losses.[3]

Reactions

Former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed condemned the attack and suggested three measures the government could take to prevent Al-Shabaab ambushes.[17]

Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs released statement regarding the terrorist attack in Somalia.[18]

We are deeply saddened by the loss of lives and injuries caused by the terrorist attack in El Dheer, Somalia, on June 8.

We strongly condemn this heinous act and wish Allah's mercy upon those who lost their lives. We offer our condolences to their families, and to the people and Government of Somalia, and we wish a speedy recovery to the wounded.

Türkiye will continue to stand by Somalia in its fight against terrorism.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Qoobey, Jibril (2024-06-08). "Shabaab oo khasaare baaxad leh ugu gaystay Ceeldheer Ciidanka DFS". Idil News. Retrieved 2024-06-09.
  2. ^ a b "Aabihii ismiidaamin baa galaaftay halka isaga lagu dilay weerar toos ah". Garowe Online. 2020-06-30. Retrieved 2024-06-09.
  3. ^ a b c d Aweys, Khadar (2024-06-08). "Somali National Army kills 47 Al-Shabaab militants during an operation". Somali National News Agency. Retrieved 2024-06-09.
  4. ^ "SNA Forces Discover 10 Bodies of Al-Shabaab Militants in Eldher District". goobjog. Retrieved 2024-06-15.
  5. ^ a b "Al-Shabaab launched a violent four-directional attack on El-Dher Town". 8 June 2024. Retrieved 2024-06-09.
  6. ^ a b c Maxamed, Jamaal (2024-06-08). "Wararkii ugu dambeeyay khasaaraha weerarka Al-Shabaab ee CEELDHEER". Retrieved 2024-06-09.
  7. ^ "Wararkii ugu dambeeyay ee magaalada Ceeldheer". Voice of America (in Somali). 2024-06-09. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
  8. ^ a b "Faahfaahin: Dowladda iyo Al-Shabaab oo siyaabo kala duwan uga hadlay weerarkii Ceeldheer". BBC News Somali (in Somali). 2024-06-08. Retrieved 2024-06-09.
  9. ^ "Dawladda oo weerarkii Ceel-dheer sheegtey in jab xoogan lagu gaarsiiyey Al shabaab". Radio Dalsan. 2024-06-08. Retrieved 2024-06-09.
  10. ^ "Ciidanka Dowladda iyo Al Shabaab oo Ku Dagaallamay Degmada Ceeldheer ee Bariga Galgaduud – Goobjoog". goobjoog.com. Retrieved 2024-06-09.
  11. ^ "SNA Forces: We had intelligence on El-Dheer foiled Al-Shabaab attack". Garowe Online. 2020-06-30. Retrieved 2024-06-09.
  12. ^ "Al-Shabaab carries out attack in central Somalia". Garowe Online. 2020-06-30. Retrieved 2024-06-09.
  13. ^ "Al-Shabaab launches pre-dawn attack in Somalia". Garowe Online. 2020-06-30. Retrieved 2024-06-09.
  14. ^ Dalmar (2024-06-08). "El Dher SNA Base Attacked by Al-Shabab". Somali News in English | The Somali Digest. Retrieved 2024-06-09.
  15. ^ "Galmudug oo ka hadasha dagaal culus oo ka dhacay Ceeldheer, wareysi". Voice of America (in Somali). 2024-06-08. Retrieved 2024-06-09.
  16. ^ "Somalia: El-Dheer still in under SNA despite Al-Shabaab upset". Garowe Online. 2020-06-30. Retrieved 2024-06-09.
  17. ^ "Sheekh Shariif: Saddexdan qodob ayaa baajin karta weerarada gaadmada AS". Garowe Online. 2020-06-30. Retrieved 2024-06-09.
  18. ^ "No: 107, 8 June 2024, Regarding the Terrorist Attack in Somalia / Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Foreign Affairs". www.mfa.gov.tr. Retrieved 2024-06-09.

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