Battle of El Adde (2016 AD)
Battle of El Adde (Al-Shabaab vs AMISOM & Kenya & Federal Government of Somalia) took place in 2016 AD during Somali Civil War.
Battle facts
- Year: 2016 AD
- Date: 2016-01-15
- Era: Contemporary
- Conflict: Somali Civil War
- Side A: Al-Shabaab
- Side B: AMISOM, Kenya, Federal Government of Somalia
- Commanders (A): Ahmad Umar, Maalim Janow, Mahad Mohammed Karatey, Ahmed Iman Ali, AbduQadir Ali
- Commanders (B): Maj. Jeffrey Obuoge, Warrant Officer Isaac Otsyalo, Sgt. Juma Zahoro, Gen. Abas Ibrahim Gurey
- Casualties: approx. Unknown:
150-400 killed
11 captured
12 wounded
- Outcome: Major Al-Shabaab victory
Kenya Defense Forces temporarily pull out of 3 towns in Gedo
Deadliest attack on AMISOM mission to date.
El Adde temporarily captured by Al Shabaab, recaptured by KDF four day
- Coordinates: 2.770°, 41.785°
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