location: Baidoa
notes: Fighting erupted after forces loyal to Al-Shabab launched an ambush attack on Ethiopian troops and Somali government forces that had left from Baydhabo en route to Goof Gaduud. Reports reaching us from the area indicate that both sides sustained losses in the fighting which is said to be quite fierce. So far, details on the extent of losses sustained in the fighting are not yet known.
target_text: location: Baidoa, fatalities: 3