Published: · Last updated: · Severity: medium · Category: missile
Mortar attack on Somalia president in Baidoa
Location: Baidoa, Bay Region, Somalia (3.1133, 43.6492)
Event Type: missile
Severity: medium
Source: OSINT
Event Date: 2026-04-03T12:00:00.000Z
Description
On Friday, 3 April 2026, a series of mortar rounds were fired in Baidoa targeting Somalia's president during a visit, leading to enhanced security before commercial flights resumed to South West State.
Sources
- OSINT
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