Battle of Kismayo

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_conflict
gptkbp:aftermath Increased military presence in the region
Long-term security issues
gptkbp:allies gptkb:Coalition_forces
gptkbp:armament Heavy artillery
gptkbp:benefits Control of high ground
gptkbp:casualties Significant civilian and military casualties
gptkbp:civilian_responses Community resilience efforts
gptkbp:combatant gptkb:Somali_National_Army
gptkb:Al-Shabaab
gptkbp:commander gptkb:General_Abdirashid_Janan
gptkb:Ahmed_Godane
gptkbp:consequences Impact on Somali federalism
gptkbp:cultural_impact Destruction of heritage sites
gptkbp:date September 2012
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations Negotiations for peace
gptkbp:duration Several days
gptkbp:economic_impact Disruption of local economy
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Kismayo_(2013)
gptkbp:future_prospects Potential for further conflict
gptkbp:future_studies Subject of academic research
gptkbp:historical_context Part of ongoing conflict in Somalia
gptkbp:historical_records Documented in military archives
gptkbp:historical_significance Turning point in Somali conflict
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Kismayo
gptkbp:impact Displacement of civilians
Civilians caught in crossfire
gptkbp:intelligence Use of informants
gptkbp:intelligence_support Use of aerial surveillance
gptkbp:international_response gptkb:African_Union_forces
Condemnation of violence
gptkbp:involved Local militia groups
gptkbp:key_figures Local leaders involved
gptkbp:legacy Continued instability in Somalia
gptkbp:location Kismayo, Somalia
gptkbp:logistics Supply chain challenges
gptkbp:media_analysis Coverage of humanitarian crisis
gptkbp:media_coverage Extensive international media coverage
gptkbp:military_leadership Leadership changes post-battle
gptkbp:military_operations Joint operations with allied forces
gptkbp:military_outcome Shift in power dynamics
gptkbp:military_strategy Combined arms operations
gptkbp:outcome Capture of Kismayo by Somali forces
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Somali_Civil_War
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Kismayo_(2011)
gptkbp:psychological_warfare Propaganda efforts
gptkbp:regional_impact Influence on neighboring countries
gptkbp:related_to Somali piracy
gptkbp:result Federal Government victory
gptkbp:significance Strategic port city control
gptkbp:strategic_goals Establishing control over southern Somalia
gptkbp:strategic_importance Access to Indian Ocean
gptkbp:tactics Urban warfare
gptkbp:un_response Calls for ceasefire
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Kismayo
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5