28 February 2019 Mogadishu bombings
| 28 February 2019 Mogadishu bombings | |
|---|---|
| Part of Somali Civil War (2009–present) | |
| Location | Mogadishu, Somalia | 
| Date | 28 February 2019 | 
| Attack type | Car bombing | 
| Deaths | 30+ | 
| Injured | 60+ | 
| Perpetrators | Al-Shabaab | 
On 28 February 2019 at least 30 people were killed and 60 others injured in three car bombing attacks followed by a siege in Mogadishu. The cars exploded near the Makka Al-Mukarama hotel. The attack happened in Makka Al-Mukarama road which was very busy at the time. Al-Shabaab has claimed responsibility for the attack.