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At least three persons are reported killed in multiple blasts in the heart of the Indonesian capital Jakarta on Thursday. 
ISIS "definitely" behind Jakarta terror attack, says Indonesian police: Reuters
ISIS-linked group suspected of carrying out Jakarta attacks, says police: Agence France-Presse
6 Dead In Terror Attack in Jakarta, 4 Attackers Killed: 10 Developments
At least six people were killed in a gun and bomb assault in the centre of Indonesia's capital Jakarta on Thursday. Four suspected attackers have been killed and four arrested, say the police.
Latest: Jakarta attack over, no more gunmen around, says police: Agence France-Presse


Latest: Indonesian president says situation under control and calls for people to remain calm
No indication ISIS behind Indonesia attack: Indonesian intelligence chief
BREAKING: 4 suspected attackers dead in Jakarta attack, area now secure

Indonesian president Joko Widodo calls Jakarta blasts 'acts of terror'


Grenades exploded between 10 and 11 am in a crowded area of Jakarta close to the presidential palace and a UN office complex. The police say at least three suicide bombers blew themselves up inside a Starbucks coffee shop.

An explosion is heard from a cafe next to the Starbucks cafe attacked earlier in Jakarta: AP news agency

Terrorists are allegedly hiding in a threatre complex which has restaurants, but officials have not confirmed any hostage crisis
Latest From Police

1) At least 6 killed
2) Three suicide bombers in Starbucks Cafe
3) Attacks linked to ISIS

UPDATE: 6 Dead in multiple blasts

UN official Jeremy Douglas tweeted that a suicide bomber was "literally 100m from the office and my hotel." He also tweeted that a "serious exchange of fire" was on in downtown Jakarta.



At least three persons are reported killed in multiple blasts in the heart of the Indonesian capital Jakarta on Thursday. The blasts took place near UN offices, a cafe and a mall, according to an official Jakarta police Twitter account. Armed police approached soon after and are engaged in a gunbattle.

What we know so far

1) Terror hits Jakarta, at least 3 dead
2) Blasts at 4 places including near UN office
3) Reports of 6 explosions, 1 suicide bomber
4) Gunbattle continues, some attackers escape

Blasts heard in Indonesian capital Jakarta, casualties seen

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