An attack that began with explosions was carried out tonight on Lido Beach in Mogadishu, with several successive explosions and heavy gunfire heard.
Information obtained by Somali Times states that Al-Shabab fighters entered the Pearl Lido Beach Hotel in Lido Beach, using an attack that started with explosions.
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According to witnesses told Somali Times, armed gunmen stormed the hotel following two suicide blasts and an exchange of gunfire, creating a tense situation at the upscale establishment.
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Reports of the attack started to circulate in the evening on June 9, although no immediate information about casualties has been reported yet. Further details about the situation are still emerging.
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The reports also say that heavy gunfire is being heard, and it is believed to be between Al-Shabab and the government forces.
Preliminary reports say that the attack was carried out by men wearing explosive vests, and then they were followed by an armed group, who are now fighting inside.
Lido Beach is a very busy place on Friday nights, where young people go, and people were seen running away from the place, but there are also people who are isolated in the area.
Reports say that there are casualties, but no official information has been received yet.