Previous: Military Update No: 2023-12-26 This report summarizes engagements between the OLA and the Abiy regime's military forces from late December to January. Please note that this report is not exhaustive.
December 26
East Arsi, Dirre Tiyo District: OLA forces intercepted a regime patrol in Baricha locality resulting in 17 regime fighters being neutralized.
December 27
Kelem Walaga, Koyan District: OLA forces engaged a regime military contingent resulting in 35 regime fighters being neutralized. Several AKM rifles and one DshKA were captured in the engagement.
December 28
Kelem Walaga, Gawo Qebe District: OLA forces took action against a regime military contingent in Sertumi locality resulting in 14 regime fighters being neutralized and 18 being captured.
December 31
West Walaga, Qondala District: OLA forces took action against regime fighters rallying in Koli Charba locality in preparation for an offensive. 55 regime fighters were neutralized and at least 79 were injured in the engagement. Several weapons including 1 Dragunov rifle, 53 AKM rifles, and several thousand rounds of ammunition were captured.
January 2
Southern Oromia, Gumi-Eldalo District: OLA forces intercepted a regime military patrol in Boba locality resulting in over 20 regime fighters being killed. 21 AKM rifles, a PKM, a Dragunov rifle, several hand grenades, and a Ural truck were captured in the engagement.
East Arsi, Marti District: OLA forces took action against regime forces in Wataro-Dino locality resulting in 95 regime fighters being neutralized. 20 AKM rifles, 5 SKS rifles, and several thousand rounds of various ammunition were captured.
January 14
East Arsi, Jaju District: An engagement with regime forces in Huruta Dore locality resulted in at least 15 regime fighters being neutralized.
East Arsi, Jaju District: OLA forces intercepted a regime patrol in Alaga Dore locality resulting in 11 regime fighters being neutralized.
East Arsi, Gadab Hasasa District: OLA forces took action against a regime military camp in Huluqo locality resulting in over 50 regime fighters being neutralized.
January 21
West Shawa, Bako Tibe District: OLA forces intercepted a regime military patrol traveling on the A4 highway resulting in 11 regime fighters being neutralized. A Bren gun and 11 AK rifles were captured.
January 22
West Guji, Galana District: OLA forces took action against regime forces in Hirgansa locality resulting in 15 regime fighters being neutralized. Several weapons including 10 AKM rifles were captured.
January 23
West Arsi, Shashamene District: OLA forces intercepted a regime military convoy in Abaro locality resulting in 6 regime fighters being neutralized.
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