source: Undisclosed Source
actor1: Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)
actor2: Al Shabaab
location: Mubaarak
notes: SNA forces, supported by AMISOM and anti-al Shabaab forces (not identified), recaptured key villages in Lower Shabelle region after an offensive against al Shabaab. The allied troops took control of Mubarak, Darussalam, and Awdhiigle towns in the region during the joint operation. Reports indicated that there was heavy exchange of gunfire. At least four al Shabaab militants, including a senior officer who was head of Sakawat in Lower Shabelle region, was killed during the operation. It was reported that the joint forces destroyed two VBIED trucks in their operation. The joint forces later vacated the villages and al Shabaab returned and took control of the villages without resistance.