The Somali military says it controls dozens of Al-Shabaab . Kenyan and Somali ground forces are in control of the northern part , which is the old city , after a day and a half of fighting , spokesman Cyrus Oguna told CNN . A Kenyan spokesman says Al-Shabaab is suffering leavy losses . Kismayo says the military is waging a `` losing battle '' The militant group has long tried to overthrow the Kenyan government .
The Somali military says it controls dozens of Al-Shabaab . A Kenyan spokesman says Al-Shabaab is suffering leavy losses . Kismayo says the military is waging a `` losing battle '' The militant group has long tried to overthrow the Kenyan government .