source: Undisclosed Source
actor1: Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)
actor2: Al Shabaab
location: Mogadishu - Heliwa
notes: 25 May. Suspected al Shabaab fighters conducted a hit-and-run attack against SNA troops based at Biyo Degeenka neighbourhood in Heliwa district. The clash was initiated using an RPG followed by heavy exchange of gunfire which lasted for about 20 minutes after which al Shabaab militants were forced to withdraw. Casualties could not be confirmed at the time of reporting. Al Shabaab militants claimed responsibility for the attack.