2 military officials killed in blast outside Mogadishu

At least two military officials were killed in a landmine explosion outside the Somali capital Mogadishu on Tuesday, officials said.

A military commander who requested not to be named told Xinhua that the two were killed in a landmine blast along the road in Dhanane area outside of Mogadishu.

They were en route to Marka town, some 90 km southwest of Mogadishu when the blast ripped through their armoured vehicle.

"The two army commanders were killed while traveling along the road. We are trying to establish more details on the incident," the commander said.