source: Radio Dalsan
actor1: Al Shabaab
actor2: Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)
location: Xawaadleey
notes: 30 August 2018: Gunmen linked to the Al-Shabaab movement reportedly attacked a Somali National Army commander's house in Hawadley district, located around 22 km east of Balcad district, Middle Shabelle Region. Heavy gunfire rocked the town for some hours. The commander was reported to have been slightly injured in the attack.