The deputy governor of Lower Shabelle admin said they are currently figuring out the exact casualties inflicted on Al shabaab in a raid carried out by Somali commandos and U.S. forces.
Omar Mohamud Elmi, the deputy governor said Al shabaab has suffered heavy casualties ( deaths and injuries) in militant-controlled Toratorow raid and captured several others alive.
Speaking in an interview with VOA, unnamed senior U.S. official said American forces have helped Somali commandos in the raid against Al shabaab base. However, he did not disclose the casualties.
Meanwhile, Al shabaab said it foiled the U.S. and Somali forces raid on its base.
