Detailed reports are emerging from a heavy battle that unfolded early this morning in the Hiiraan region, after Al-Shabaab militants launched a surprise attack on Birta Mudan — a strategic area located between Maxaas town and Wabxo village.
The assault, described as intense and prolonged, saw both sides engaging with a wide array of weaponry, with gunfire echoing to distant surrounding areas beyond the immediate conflict zone. Preliminary information indicates casualties on both sides, involving both deaths and injuries. However, the exact figures remain unconfirmed as of now.
A commander from the local Macawiisley militia in Maxaas, speaking to the media, stated that their forces successfully defended against the Al-Shabaab offensive, inflicting significant losses on the attacking militants. He further confirmed that Birta Mudan is now under the firm control of Macawiisley forces, with the militants’ objectives effectively thwarted.
This morning’s attack in Maxaas coincides with a recent surge in mobilization efforts across the region. In recent weeks, hundreds of Xawaadle clan fighters, organized under the Macawiisley movement, have been rallying from various parts of Hiiraan in a concerted push to dislodge Al-Shabaab from their remaining hideouts in the region.
