source: Caasimada; Radio Risala; Undisclosed Source
actor1: Al Shabaab
actor2: Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)
location: Qalimow
notes: On 11 January 2022, Al Shabaab militants attacked government security forces (SNA) at a defensive base on the outskirts of Qalimow village (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). Some reports mention that the militants managed to take control of the defensive base and burnt the tents of the soldiers and confiscated ammunition. The government claimed that the militants were repelled. Three soldiers were killed and four others were injured. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility.