location: Mogadishu - Heliwa
notes: Al Shabaab fighters launched a hit-and-run attack against government forces based at Abdi Wayeel Cinema area (Heliwa District) in the night of 03/12. The two sides exchanged heavy gunfire for about 30 minutes after which al Shabaab fighters withdrew. The District Commissioner of Heliwa reportedly said two al Shabaab fighters were killed and two others were captured. He also claimed that security forces seized small arms during the clash.
target_text: location: Mogadishu - Heliwa, fatalities: 2