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July 2018 Mogadishu bombings

July 2018 Mogadishu bombings
Part of Somali Civil War (2009–present)
The African Union Mission in Somalia's Ugandan Contingent Commander, Brigadier General Kayanja Muhanga, visits the site of a VBIED attack conducted by the militant group al Shabaab in the Somali capital of Mogadishu on October 15, 2017
Mogadishu is located in Somalia
Mogadishu
Mogadishu
Mogadishu (Somalia)
LocationMogadishu, Somalia
DateJuly 7, 2018
Attack type
Suicide car bombing and shooting
WeaponsSuicide car bombings, gun
Deaths20 (+3 attackers)
Injured24
PerpetratorsAl-Shabaab

The July 2018 Mogadishu bombings took place on July 7, 2018 when fighters of the Somali group Al-Shabaab attacked the compound of Somalia's interior and security ministries in the center of Mogadishu.[1][2]

At least 20 people were killed and two dozen others wounded and all three gunmen were killed by the security forces.[3]

Attack

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The attack started when the terrorists detonated two car bombs outside the main gate of the interior ministry building before three militants stormed it.[4][5]

References

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  1. ^ Deadly twin blasts hit Somalia's capital Mogadishu
  2. ^ 14 security officials arrested over interior ministry attack
  3. ^ Al-Shabab Launches Deadly Assaults in Somali Capital
  4. ^ At least 9 killed in attack on Somalia’s interior ministry
  5. ^ Second blast in Somalia's capital Mogadishu: police source


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