# Dozens of Somali soldiers killed in battle with al Shabaab, soldiers say

https://mins.news/en/item/117188

- Reuters, 2026-10-27 10:45 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/dozens-somali-soldiers-killed-battle-with-al-shabaab-soldiers-say-2026-10-27/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ae080ba53aa080001e529ac

> Two soldiers told Reuters that dozens of Somali troops died in a major battle with al Shabaab in southern Somalia. The defence ministry said government forces killed about 75 militants.

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