https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dozens-of-somali-soldiers-killed-in-battle-with-al-shabaab-soldiers-sayContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dozens-of-somali-soldiers-killed-in-battle-with-al-shabaab-soldiers-sayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dozens-of-somali-soldiers-killed-in-battle-with-al-shabaab-soldiers-say#u164742Sat, 31 Oct 2026 05:06:33 +0000Dozens of Somali soldiers were killed in a major battle with al Shabaab in southern Somalia. Two soldiers told Reuters that dozens of troops were killed, while the defence ministry said government forces killed about 75 militants. The battle occurred near Buurhakaba in the Bay region. The Somali army suffered heavy losses, with reports of over 100 wounded.Why it mattersThe battle is part of ongoing clashes between the Somali government and al Shabaab, an Islamist terrorist group. The conflict has resulted in significant casualties on both sides. The Somali government's efforts to combat a