source: Undisclosed Source
actor1: Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)
actor2: Al Shabaab
location: Abdi-Kheer
notes: Al Shabaab fighters ambushed KDF forces at Gelgesha Abdi Kheer village between Faxfaxdhuun and Giriley (c. 20 km south of Giriley village). AMISOM forces were headed to Faxfaxdhuun base at the time of the attack. Exchange of heavy gunfire lasted for a few hours. Additional SNA troops, led by Faxfaxdhuun district commissioner, were deployed to the location of the incident. Later, Kenyan fighter jet, supported by ground troops were deployed. Three KDF troops were killed and the Faxfaxdhuun district commissioner sustained minor injuries. Number of al Shabaab causalities is not confirmed.