Analysis: Shabaab mounts large-scale offensive, Somali Armed Forces claim victory

[Deeq A.]

In a coordinated, multi-pronged offensive, Shabaab, al Qaeda’s branch for East Africa, assaulted multiple Somali National Army (SNA) bases across southern Somalia’s Lower Juba region yesterday. Each side has claimed victory, with both releasing footage purporting to verify their claims.

Source: Hiiraan Online