location: Janaale
notes: Al Shabaab fighters launched a hit-an-run attack against Janaale police station (14km NW of Marka) in the night of 22/12. The two sides exchanged heavy gunfire which lasted for about 15 minutes after which the attackers withdrew. Two soldiers were reportedly killed while four civilian bystanders were injured.
target_text: location: Janaale, fatalities: 2