Battle of Cadaadley
| Battle of Cadaadley | |||||||
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| Part of 1988 Hargeisa-Burao offensive of the Somaliland War of Independence | |||||||
SNM fighters in Cadaadley | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Somali National Movement | Somalia | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Colonel Xuseen Dheere | Lieutenant General Kaahiye † | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 3 brigades | 1 division | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Unknown | Heavy | ||||||
The Battle of Cadaadley occurred on 29 May 1988 during the Somali Civil War, marking a significant offensive by the Somali National Movement (SNM) against the Somali National Army (SNA). This engagement was part of a broader campaign launched by the SNM across multiple fronts, including Hargeisa and Burco, to destabilize the Somali government’s control in the northern regions.