Mogadishu (Sunatimes) Reports from Mogadishu say that government troops have seized control parts of Hamar-bile area, junction 30, Towfik, Suq-ba’ad,San'a,Stadium Mogadishu .Bakaro Market,Strategic 30 Road and several other areas in Mogadishu after early Thursday morning attack on Al-Shabaab militia in those areas.

At least 15 people died and several others injured, mostly civilians on early Thursday morning when government troops backed by the African Union peacekeeping forces in Mogadishu attacked Al-Shabaab militia.

Military officials in Mogadishu said they are intending to seize control of all most all districts in Mogadishu, which are currently under Al-Shabaab militia.

It is not yet clear casualties on the side of Al-Shabaab but reports say Al-Shabaab militia are retreating their positions in the frontline.