The Somali army repelled an attack by Al-Shabaab on a military base in the Nur Daghli area

 
Early this morning, Al-Shabaab launched a major attack on a Somali military base in the Nur Daghli area in Middle Shabelle region, Hirshabelle state.

The attack began with the detonation of a car bomb at the entrance to the Somali forces' military base to allow foot fighters to enter, according to local villagers.

It was reported that fierce fighting lasted for an hour between the forces stationed at the targeted base and the attackers, but the death toll resulting from the fighting is still unknown.

Military officials who spoke to official media said that the army repelled the attack on the base, which included government and local forces.