source: Undisclosed Source
actor1: Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency
actor2: Al Shabaab
location: Mogadishu - Heliwa
notes: Suspected al Shabaab fighters conducted a hit-and-run attack against SNA troops based at Bar Jowhar neighbourhood in Heliwa district. The clash was initiated with RPGs followed by heavy exchange of gunfire which lasted for about 20 minutes after which al Shabaab militants were forced to withdraw. Two NISA soldiers were injured. Casualties from al Shabaab could not be confirmed at the time of reporting.