# Somali army repels assault by ousted leader's forces and Islamist insurgents

https://mins.news/en/item/24964

- France 24, 2026-08-18 10:02 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/somali-army-repels-troups-loyal-to-ousted-leader-and-islamist-insurgents

> Somali national forces repelled an assault on the key city of Baidoa by troops loyal to an ousted regional leader and Islamist insurgents on Monday. The government said the attackers used vehicles loaded with explosives and that nearly 30 militants were killed in the response.

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