Battle of Burao (1988 AD)

Battle of Burao (Somali National Movement vs Somali Democratic Republic) took place in 1988 AD during 1988 Hargeisa-Burao offensive.

Battle facts

Year: 1988 AD
Date: 1988-05-27
Era: Contemporary
Conflict: 1988 Hargeisa-Burao offensive
Side A: Somali National Movement
Side B: Somali Democratic Republic
Commanders (A): Ahmed Mire Mohamed, Colonel Handulleh, Mohamed Farah Dalmar Yusuf
Commanders (B): Yusuf Abdi Ali "Tukeh"
Casualties: approx. City destroyed via aerial bombardmentHeavy
Outcome: SNM victory
Coordinates: 9.528°, 45.535°