source: Alldhacdo; VOA
actor1: Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)
actor2: Al Shabaab
location: Mogadishu - Bondhere
notes: 07 July. Suspected al Shabaab attacked interior and security ministries (near Villa Somalia) with two large vehicle borne suicide explosions. Following the initial attack, several fighters attempted to enter the buildings, but were repelled by security forces stationed at the entrances. The ensuing gun battle lasted two hours. 15 dead (at least 5 fatalities were al Shabaab), dozens injured.