(25-Feb-23) LaasAnod, Somalia – SSC forces have successfully taken over the Gulwade camp, which was the seat of the Somaliland army command in Sool. This comes after a heavy battle that took place on day 20 of the fighting in the city.
According to reports, this morning, Somaliland attacked the city on two fronts, and after approximately one hour of intense fighting, Bihi’s local commander Mahad Canbaashe was defeated. He managed to escape with four military vehicles, but the rest of his weaponry and vehicles were captured by JS fighters.
Pictures that have been circulating on social media show that the vehicles confiscated from the Somaliland army were numerous, with armored vehicles, artillery , and tanks captured from what was left of Mahad Cambanshe’s forces on the outskirts of Laascaanood.
This development is likely to have a significant impact on the ongoing conflict in the region. The capture of the Gulwade camp is a major setback for Somaliland, as it was a key military installation in Sool. This will likely put SSC in a stronger position in the conflict and give them more control over the region.
The fighting in Laascaanood has been ongoing for several weeks now, with both sides suffering significant losses. Civilians in the city have been caught in the crossfire, with many forced to flee their homes to escape the violence.
The fighting in Laascaanood has been ongoing for several weeks, resulting in over 110 deaths, more than 500 injuries, and the displacement of over 180,000 people who have fled to Ethiopia due to an escalation in fighting in the town.
The severity of the situation has prompted urgent calls for the immediate cessation of hostilities from several international organizations, including the US, UN, and European Union.
Video From Gulwade Camp
