On Saturday, Puntland security forces successfully defended a military outpost in the Dasaan area of Qandala, Bari region, against an ISIS attack. Security forces repelled the assault after heavy fighting, with some militants killed or fleeing the area. Several of the attackers blew themselves up before reaching the front lines, while our forces neutralized the remainder. Authorities have not released the exact number of casualties. The failed attack comes as Puntland officials are near the end of Operation Lightning, a counterterrorism campaign aimed at dismantling ISIS cells in the region. Qandala. This event took place on 05/03/2025 at the following location: Qandala, Somalia.
Incident Type: Terrorism
Event Type: Failed Attack
Total Fatalities: 0
Total Wounded: 0
Police/Military Fatalities: 0
Police/Military Wounded: 0
Civilian Fatalities: 0
Civilian Wounded: 0
Terrorist/Insurgent Fatalities: 0
Terrorist/Insurgent Wounded: 0
Number Arrested: 0
Source: Hiiraan Online
