Tragic Beach Attack in Mogadishu Leaves Multiple Casualties

At least eight individuals lost their lives and 28 others suffered injuries during an attack on a beach in Mogadishu, Somalia's capital, late Friday. The total casualty count is expected to increase as other victims were transported by individuals outside the official ambulance service, according to Aamin Ambulance director Dr. Abdikadir Abdirahmman.

At least eight people were killed and 28 others injured in an attack on a beach in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, late on Friday, according to the head of an ambulance service.

"We counted and confirmed 8 dead people and 28 others injured. But other people also took casualties and so the figure is sure to rise," Dr. Abdikadir Abdirahmman, director of Aamin Ambulance service, told Reuters.

The incident underscores the ongoing security challenges in the region, with the actual number of casualties likely to increase as private individuals also transported victims to hospitals.

(With inputs from agencies.)