At least three soldiers were killed in an explosion at a security checkpoint outside the Somali capital.

At least three soldiers were killed in an explosion at a security checkpoint outside the Somali capital.

Turkish Anadolu News Agency, early morning local time on November 19

an explosion occurred at a security checkpoint outside Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia

killing at least three soldiers and injuring many other civilians.

Local officials said that explosives were placed on the roadside and soldiers were detonated during security checks.

The “Shabaab” in Somalia claimed responsibility for the attack.