The Somali force will also reportedly pursue an Islamist supporting warlord.

In the first week of the conflict, Somali armed forces seized the southern and central parts of the Ogaden.

By March 1978, Somali forces had been pushed out of the Ogaden.

October was also the month where Somali forces joined the fighting alongside the Houthis.

The war ended when Somali forces retreated back across the border and a truce was declared.

He said the confusion came from the fact that Ethiopia had provided 4,000 uniforms to Somali forces guarding the fledging government.

One military vehicle belonging to Somali military forces was burnt, and two others were damaged by gunshots in the skirmish.

Al shabaab have launched an ambush attack on Somali forces in Gedo region.

Somali forces have left the Gusar village following a problem on the payment of their salaries.

Another senior Pentagon official said of the Somali forces, "They're more aggressive and getting better all the time.