Heavy fighting erupted on the outskirts of Las Anod on Sunday between SSC-Khatumo forces and Somaliland.
Somaliland government has blamed the morning’s fighting on groups it has labelled as joint forces, which it claims are composed of terrorists, anti-peace groups, and Puntland forces.
In a statement, Somaliland authorities have accused allied groups in the town of Las Anod on attacked the positions of the National Forces of the Republic of Somaliland in the vicinity of the town.
Somaliland said its military defended itself against the attack.
Over 250 people have been killed, over 1,500 have been injured since the fighting flared up, and more casualties are expected as the fighting in Las Anod town continues.
Although the situation in the town had been stable for the past few days after more than a month of fighting, some neighbouring governments have made ongoing efforts to implement a ceasefire.