they are trained in the port city of kismayo.al of the state, one of the last strongholds. >> we cannot allow shabbier to use this as -- al-shabab to use the area as a hide out. >> until the army recruits finish the training, it's the fighters who have trouble defending the government control. we set out with them to their front loins. moving a small group of al-shabab fighters, known to conduct surprise attacks almost anywhere. suddenly we are under attack. >> there has been al-shabab here, known for attack. >> and with the forces of the space... >> with attackers pushed back, and connected for. we move forward to the front line. beyond here is the territory. they can't afford to attack. they know their enemies could hit. a few hundred meters away from forces. there's the base. >> translation: we have a close working relationship with the peacekeepers. we exchange intelligence and information, and they support us by treating the sick and wounded. >> until recently, it's been an important base, with the village turned into a batt