location: Run-nirgod
notes: Al Shabaab fighters attacked Ruun-Nirgood (63km SE of Adan Yabal) in the morning of 01/05 from three different directions. There are reports of population displacement due to the ongoing fierce fighting. Reports indicate that al Shabaab managed to take control of the village again and have seized some military vehicles. Unconfirmed reports indicate that more than 20 SNGF were killed including two senior commanders. Al Shabaab claims 50 Somali dead.
target_text: location: Run-nirgod, fatalities: 20