Battle of Kismayo

When

1 Oct 2009 – 7 Oct 2009

Kind

Battle

Coordinates

0.36° S, 42.55° E

Placed at the area, not an exact site.

The Battle of Kismayo (2009) erupted on 1 October 2009, after the Islamist alliance occupying Kismayo, Somalia broke down. Sheikh Ahmed "Madobe" and his Raskamboni Brigade forces attempted to expel al-Shabaab from the city, but were overpowered, resulting in an al-Shabaab takeover of Kismayo.

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