Somalia: Mortar Attack Targets Mogadishu International Airport – Residents

MOGADISHO, Somalia – At least five mortar rounds were fired near Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu early Tuesday morning, local sources said, raising concerns over the security of one of the capital’s most heavily guarded zones.

Residents living in neighborhoods surrounding the airport reported hearing loud explosions consistent with mortar fire. The exact impact sites remain unclear, and no official casualty figures have been released.

“The blasts were very loud and could be heard from various parts of the city,” said one resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to safety concerns.

The airport complex borders the Halane area, which hosts United Nations offices and several foreign embassies, making it a high-value target for militant groups operating in Somalia.

No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, and Somali federal authorities have yet to issue a formal statement.

Mogadishu has witnessed intermittent attacks by armed groups opposed to the Somali government, including Al-Shabaab, which frequently targets security installations and international facilities.

Aden Adde International Airport is a key revenue source for the Somali government and is managed by the Turkish company Favori LLC.

The attack comes amid ongoing efforts to improve security in the capital, where incidents like these continue to pose a challenge to stabilization and reconstruction efforts.

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