The Somali government forces and Al Shabaab fighters attacked the town of Mahas in Hiran region, according to Risaala, officials of the Hiran administration.
The fighting comes after AMISOM and AMISOM forces operate in the outskirts of
Beledweyne, as well as Mahas district in Hiraan region and reportedly
report that al-Shabaab has been fighting.
Hirshabeelle in Beledweyne town has reportedly ordered the removal of al-Shabaab from the town of Hiran.
There are casualties and casualties resulting from fighting in Mahas district.
Hirshabeel administration has offered a lot of efforts to open the al-Shabaab blockade.