location: Jowhar
notes: Al Shabaab fighters ambushed a military convoy near Fiidow Village (50km N of Jowhar) in the afternoon of 23/04. The convoy had left Buurane Village (20km N of Jowhar) and was heading to the border between Middle Shabelle-Hiraan regions when the ambush took place. The two sides engaged in a heavy fighting that lasted for about 30 minutes, forcing the government forces to withdrew to Diinlaawe Village (30km N of Jowhar). At least five soldiers were killed and more than 10 others injured. Al Shabaab casualties could not be established. Reports indicate that al Shabaab sized three military vehicles in the clash.
target_text: location: Jowhar, fatalities: 5