Somalia: Heavy clashes erupted again in Galkayo city between Puntland and Galmudug armed forces
Heavy fighting broke out between forces loyal to Puntland and Galmudug state in Galkayo city, the regional capital of Mudug region in Monday morning, Garowe Online reports.
Local residents reported that both sides have used heavy artillery in the clashes that caused unconfirmed casualties and the destruction of civilian properties in the city.
According to a military official in Galkayo, who spoke to GO on a condition of anonymity, he said: “They were heavy exchange of mortars that caused causalities, one of our soldiers has sustained injuries but some soldiers from Galmudug state got killed in the fighting.”
The fighting took place at south areas of Galkayo city, a divided city of northern part that administered by Puntland whereas the southern part is ruled by Galmudug.