location: Mahadaay
notes: Al Shabaab combatants attacked an military defensive base at Mahadey district near the bridge (c. 23 km North East of Jowhar town) and briefly took control of the location. Military forces launched a counter attack and regained control of the location. The police station was burnt by al Shabaab. Two SNA soldiers were killed and another was injured between the location's capture and subsequent liberation.
target_text: location: Mahadaay, fatalities: 1