location: Afmadow
notes: AS fighters attacked Jubaland soldiers who were on foot patrol inside Afmadow town in the night of 23/10. Both sides exchanged gunfire but AS fighters launched an attack against Jubaland base in the town. The fighting went on and sporadic gunfire continued until 03:00 the following morning when AS fighters completely withdrew from the town. Two Jubaland soldiers were killed in the attack while an old civilian lady died as a result of a stray bullet inside her residence. Four Jubaland soldiers were reportedly injured. Casualties from AS side could not be established.
target_text: location: Afmadow, fatalities: 2