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Al Shabaab attacks a United Nations compound located along the Airport-K4 road in Mogadishu starting at around 11:30 in the morning. Reports indicate that the attack was initiated with a PBIED or VBIED attack against the front gate of the compound, followed up with small arms fire. A total of three to five explosions were reported from the compound area between 11:30 and 12:54. Two al Shabaab operatives wearing suicide vests were killed by UN guard before they were able to detonate their ordinances. At least 22 confirmed deaths, including two Britons and three South Africans. Al Shabaab formally claimed responsibility for the attack. |
