location: Bulo Burto
notes: Al Shabaab forces attack an AMISOM base at Bulo Barde after a failed attempt the previous night. Eighteen reported dead on both sides. Note: it is not clear is the count of 18 is the total of the fighting on 09/08 only, or a total of the two days of fighting.
target_text: location: Bulo Burto, fatalities: 18