source: Radio Kulmiye; Undisclosed Source
actor1: Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)
actor2: Al Shabaab
location: Ballo
notes: On 8 March 2021, government security forces (SNA) conducted an operation against Al Shabaab militants at checkpoints between Balcad and Afgooye district, near Ballo village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). At least 25 soldiers and militants, including senior militants were killed, 15 others were injured.