Hilowle Gaab attack

Hilowle Gaab attack
Part of Somali Civil War (2009–present)
Date January 6, 2023 Location Hilowle Gaab, Somalia Result al-Shabaab tactical victory Somali strategic victory
Belligerents
Somalia Ma'awisley	al-Shabaab
Casualties and losses
7+ killed and injured (per Somalia) 31 killed (per al-Shabaab)	Unknown

On January 6, 2023, al-Shabaab militants attacked the town of Hilowle Gaab, which had recently been recaptured by Somali forces. Over 20 people were killed in the attack, including several Somali commanders.