(ANSA) – ROME, AUGUST 20 – The blitz by the Somali security forces to free the Hayat Hotel, attacked in the evening by Islamic terrorists Al Shabaab, connected to Al Qaeda, and which has so far caused the death of at least 8 civilians. Shooting and sporadic explosions are still heard, while the military besieges the terrorists barricaded in the popular hotel, frequented by Somalis and foreigners.
“The security forces are still neutralizing terrorists who have barricaded themselves in a hotel room.
Most of the people have been rescued, but so far the deaths of at least eight civilians have been confirmed, “said Commander Mohamed Abdikadir.” Dozens of people have been rescued by the security forces who were trapped in internal “, he added. (ANSA).
Source: Ansa
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