Numerous drones and weapons seized in a five-star hotel in Somalia.

Numerous drones and weapons seized in a five-star hotel in Somalia.

08.06.2026 19:10

Somali's security forces conducted an operation at the Elite Hotel in the capital Mogadishu. Numerous FPV-Kamikaze drones and long-barreled weapons were seized at the hotel.

Security forces in Somalia's capital Mogadishu conducted an operation targeting the Elite Hotel, a frequent destination for high-ranking officials and foreign bureaucrats.

HUNDREDS OF WEAPONS SEIZED FROM THE HOTEL

During the raid, based on precise intelligence, a large number of long-barreled weapons and ammunition hidden inside the hotel were seized.

The most striking detail of the operation was the discovery of numerous FPV-Kamikaze UAVs (suicide drones) among the ammunition. Security sources stated that a major attack was thwarted at the last moment with these modern munitions, while a widespread investigation was launched across the city to apprehend those connected to the incident.

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