Al Shabab kills three government soldiers and destroys a vehicle

At least three government soldiers were killed an a battle wagon was destroyed in heavy fighting between Alshabab and government soldiers near Mataban town of Hiran region.

The fighting which continued for several hours broke out when Alshabab ambushed a convoy carrying military personnel which left Mataban and heading toward Beletweyn town, the Hiran regional capital.
According to local people, three government soldiers and a burnt vehicle were left at the battle field as the military were routed in disarray.