Al-Shabaab destroyed an entire convoy of the Somali National Army, consisting of 300 vehicles and thousands of soldiers, near the town of Ligo, in the Lower Shabelle region, which is part of the country of Somalia in the southwest of the country. This reportedly resulted in significant casualties among the Somali forces. According to reports, the convoy was preparing to advance into the city of Baidu to confront pro-Leftgreen forces.