The fighting was part of a major offensive . The operation began February 19 . On February 23 , Burundian forces successfully took two key Al-Shabaab positions in fierce fighting -- the former Ministry of Defense buildings ( known as Gashindiga ) and the former milk factory , according to Mugisha . Hide Caption 1 of 8 Photos:
The fighting was part of a major offensive . The operation began February 19 . Hide Caption 1 of 8 Photos: