![The battle between Puntland and Al-Shabab started in Galgala Mountains in 2010. [Photo: Archive]](https://puntlandmirror.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Forces.jpg)
A security official, who asked not to be named, told Puntland Mirror that the fighting erupted after Al-Shabab fighters attacked Puntland military base in Af-uruurshe area of Galgala Mountains in Bari region.
The officer declined to comment on whether there were casualties from the battle.
The battle between the Puntland government forces and Al-Shabab militants in Galgala Mountains has continued since 2010.
