Alshabaab kills 61 men of Puntland forces

Al-Shabaab fighters have launched a major attack on Puntland Daraawish forces stationed in Af-Urur area, near Galgala Mountains on Thursday morning.

Alshabab overrun the army base, after a massive dawn attack which left at least 61 Puntland soldiers, according to a military officer who declined to be named.

The attack targeted Af-urur military base about 70Km west of Bosaso port town, said the officer while speaking to local media over the phone from Galgala mountains.

Al shabaab has claimed killing at least 61 Puntland soldiers, and taking scores as hostages, according to statement posted on media outlets.