actor1: Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)
actor2: Al Shabaab
notes: Al Shabaab launched a heavy attack against a newly established SNA base (c. 14 km from Balcad). There was an exchange of gunfire which lasted for about two hours after which al Shabaab withdrew. At least eight people from both warring parties were killed and four others were injured.
target_text: actor1: Military Forces of Somalia (2017-), actor2: Al Shabaab