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. SNA 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.
target_text: location: Mahadaay, fatalities: 1