location: Mogadishu - Hodan
notes: There was a complex two day attack at Posh Bar and Restaurant in Hodan District. A VBIED detonated at the entrance gate of the restaurant followed by gunfire inside the hotel. The explosion of the VBIED damaged the Pizza House Restaurant located opposite Posh Restaurant. At least seven al Shabaab fighters stormed into the restaurants, four entered Posh Restaurant while three hid in the Pizza House Restaurant. Security forces responded, cordoned off and cleared the area. Sporadic gunfire was heard from the area overnight. At least 17 people, mainly civilians, and seven al Shabaab fighters were killed (sources on 16/06 reported 31 total dead; civilian/militia breakdown not reported) while over 20 others were injured and rushed to hospitals. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack. Causality figures vary by source.
target_text: location: Mogadishu - Hodan, fatalities: 15