Breaking: Heavy Losses Reported Among Federal Government Forces in Jameecada Fighting Security sources report significant casualties among troops loyal to Somalia’s federal government, whose constitutional mandate is disputed following the expiry of its term, during heavy fighting today in Jameecada, Bay region. The troops were reportedly advancing toward Buurhakaba, approximately 60 kilometres from Baidoa, a strategic town held by forces loyal to exiled South West State President Abdiaziz Laftagareen. Reports indicate that the federal forces encountered several clashes and roadside ambushes while advancing along the Mogadishu–Baidoa highway, disrupting their military operation. Several officers are reportedly missing, including Mahad Caamir, a former Danab logistics commander; Anas Dheere, an armoured unit commander; Jeego, a Danab operations commander; Abdikarim, commander of Danab’s 161st Battalion; and Ahmed Gaashaan, a former 7th Brigade commander. Halac, commander of the 64th Battalion, was reportedly wounded. Security sources also claim that 36 military vehicles, including six Turkish-made Kirpi armoured vehicles, were destroyed, captured or remain unaccounted for. Separate, unverified reports allege that Turkish aircraft mistakenly struck federal troops, potentially contributing to the losses. The federal government has blamed Al-Shabaab for the attacks. The casualty figures, status of the missing officers and allegations of friendly fire remain independently unverified. #Somalia