February 2018 Mogadishu attacks

February 2018 Mogadishu attacks
Part of Somali Civil War (2009–present)
Mogadishu is located in Somalia
Mogadishu
Mogadishu
Mogadishu (Somalia)
LocationMogadishu, Somalia
Date23 February 2018
Attack type
Suicide car bombings, shooting
Deaths45 (+7 attackers)
Injured36
PerpetratorsAl-Shabaab

On 23 February 2018, at least 45 people were killed and 36 others injured in two car bombings and a shooting in Mogadishu.[1] Al-Shabaab later claimed responsibility.[2]

  1. ^ "Death toll from Somalia blasts rises to 45: government official". Reuters. 2018-02-24. Retrieved 2018-02-24.
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