Al Shabab militants stage an attack on a military base in a Somalian town recently recaptured from the armed group, killing several soldiers, according to army officials
Despite the gains by the pro-government forces, militants have continued to demonstrate the ability to strike back with lethal force against civilian and military targets in Somalia.
The troubled Horn of Africa nation has witnessed a surge in attacks as government forces and allied militias wage a declared "all-out" war against the al-Qaeda-linked militants. Another officer Sugow Abdi, who was among the troop reinforcements sent to the base, said several soldiers were killed in heavy combat.
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