location: Janaale
notes: Al Shabaab fighters launched a hit-and-run attack against AMISOM forces in Janaale Village (14km NW of Marka) in the evening of 18/02. The two sides exchanged gunfire briefly after which the attackers withdrew. Casualties could not be established but villagers reportedly said that four al Shabaab fighters were killed.
target_text: location: Janaale, fatalities: 4