Battle of Burao

Battle of Burao
Part of 1988 Hargeisa-Burao offensive of the Somaliland War of Independence

SNM fighters shortly after capturing Burao, 27 May 1988
Date27 May 1988
Location
Burao, Togdheer, Somaliland
Result

SNM victory

  • SNM forces overran the city within 2 hours
Belligerents
Somali National Movement Somali Democratic Republic
Commanders and leaders
Ahmed Mire Mohamed (WIA)
Colonel Handulleh
Mohamed Farah Dalmar Yusuf †		 Yusuf Abdi Ali "Tukeh"
Strength
1,200 Unknown
Casualties and losses
City destroyed via aerial bombardment Heavy

The Battle of Burao took place on 27 May 1988 during the Somaliland War of Independence, when forces of the Somali National Movement (SNM) launched a surprise attack on the city of Burao, a strategic location in northern Somalia.

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