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Jubaland forces loyal to Ahmed Madobe have confirmed that they have captured most of the town of Raskamboni in the Lower Juba region.
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Fighting that began this morning and was launched from several directions by Jubaland forces resulted in Raskamboni falling into the hands of Ahmed Madobe in the afternoon, and the national forces retreated.
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A fierce battle took place today, and it was difficult for warlord Hassan Sheikh aircraft to land in Raskamboni, such as rescue and military equipment.
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Warlord Hassan Sheikh forces fighting on the front lines of Raskamboni have gradually retreated, and have gathered at the back of the town next to the Kenyan border.
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The Kenyan government’s Counter Terrorism Service’s Twitter account has posted pictures of warlord Hassan Sheikh soldiers surrendering to Kenyan forces after crossing the border.
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The images show the troops laying down their weapons and the Kenyan troops welcoming them. It is difficult to obtain official information from Raskamboni, as there is no communication.
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Jubaland today warlord Hassan Sheikh of using drones in the fighting, claiming that this action contradicts the lifting of the arms embargo.
The warlord Hassan Sheikh has been sending planes to Raskamboni for the past 20 days to support the forces that were defeated in the battle today. If the government forces are officially defeated in the battle of Raskamboni, they will enter a situation of isolation that will have serious consequences.