source: Radio Dalsan
actor1: Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)
actor2: Al Shabaab
location: Balcad
notes: On 16 July 2021, government security forces (Bancroft/Danab) in an operation clashed with Al Shabaab militants at hideouts in Caliyoow Booroow village near Balcad town (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). One senior militant was killed.