Poor military tactics by the General leading the KDF operation. If I was in charge I would send out a whole battalion,.. divide into several units—the smallest element being a platoon headed by a Major or Lt Colonel—to lead the APs, GSUs, anti-terrorist police, RDU, etc,. These groups use a great variety of flags, occupy strategic places in the forest or villages . They scatter all over the landscape and yell, thus distracting the enemy's eyes and ears. Or, both night and day, on all sides, they shoot off isolated shots to cause panic among the enemy soldiers and fatigue their spirit. Then, afterward, our army appears in full strength when the enemy does not expect it and disperse this stupid al shabaab by a flank attack. ..simple..that will protect the ecosystem in the forest