Battle of Bandiradley
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.
| Battle of Bandiradley | |||||||
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| Part of the War in Somalia (2006–2009) | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Islamic Courts Union |
Ethiopia Galmudug | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Mohamed Mohamud Agaweine | Galmudug:Col. Abdi Qeybdid | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| N/A | 500+ | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| N/A | 1 helicopter gunship | ||||||
Location within Somalia Battle of Bandiradley (Africa) | |||||||
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