location: Qoryooley
notes: Heavily armed al Shabaab fighters launched an attack against SNG forces based in Qoryooley in the evening of 27/12. The fighting lasted for about one hour after which the SNG forces retreated from some parts of the town. Al Shabaab did not take over the town but they entered into the western side of the town where they stayed until the morning of 28/12. Latest information stated that al Shabaab withdrew from Qoryooley and the SNG forces are in full control of the town. At least seven combatants were confirmed dead during the fight.
target_text: location: Qoryooley, fatalities: 7