Battle of Bandiradley

Battle of Bandiradley
Part of the War in Somalia (2006–2009)

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DateDecember 23–25, 2006
Location
Bandiradley, Somalia
6°28′51″N 46°56′46″E / 6.48083°N 46.94611°E / 6.48083; 46.94611
Result Ethiopian/Galmudug victory
Belligerents
 Ethiopia
 Galmudug		 Islamic Courts Union
Commanders and leaders
Galmudug:Col. Abdi Qeybdid Mohamed Mohamud Agaweine
Strength
500+ N/A
Casualties and losses
1 helicopter gunship N/A
Location within Somalia
Battle of Bandiradley (Africa)

The Battle of Bandiradley in Somalia began on December 23, 2006, when Galmudug and Ethiopian forces, along with faction leader Abdi Qeybdid, fought Islamic Courts Union (ICU) militants defending Bandiradley. The fighting pushed the Islamists out of Bandiradley and over the border south into Adado district, Galgadud region, by December 25.

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