Battle of Wisil | |||||||
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Part of Somali Civil War (2009–present) | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
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.