location: Mogadishu - Hamar Weyne
notes: Between two or three al Shabaab car bombers attackers target the Nasa-Hablod hotel, which is frequented by politicians and other members of Mogadishu's elite. 20 dead, 30 wounded. Later reports count 27 dead. Al-Furqaan report 50 dead. Al Shabaab claims 70 dead. The first VBIED detonated at approximately 17:00EAT. The secondary VBIED was remotely detonated at approximately 17:40EAT. Following the blasts five gunmen stormed the hotel where they were they stayed until they were dislodged by SNG forces. Two dead, three captured. Al Shabaab's statement claiming responsibility was released at approximately 17:55EAT. Among the dead were nine Danab (Somali Special Forces).
target_text: location: Mogadishu - Hamar Weyne, fatalities: 27