Battle of Wisil

Battle of Wisil
Part of Somali Civil War (2009–present)
DateJune 27, 2021
Location
Result Somali victory
Belligerents

Somali National Army

Galmudug Derwishes
Al-Shabaab
Casualties and losses
17 killed 41 killed
13 civilians and militiamen killed
30+ injured
Thousands of civilians displaced

On June 27, 2021, militants from al-Shabaab attacked Somali soldiers and civilian militiamen at a military base in Wisil, Mudug, Somalia. At least 17 soldiers and 13 civilians were killed in the attack, along with dozens of al-Shabaab fighters.