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Jakarta attacks: What we know Jakarta attacks: What we know
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A series of explosions and gun attacks has rocked the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, leaving at least seven people dead.A series of explosions and gun attacks has rocked the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, leaving at least seven people dead.
Here's a summary of what we know so far.Here's a summary of what we know so far.
How did the attacks unfold?How did the attacks unfold?
The Jakarta attacks began at about 10:40 local time (03:40 GMT) with a series of bomb blasts at an intersection near the Sarinah shopping mall and a Starbucks coffee shop.The Jakarta attacks began at about 10:40 local time (03:40 GMT) with a series of bomb blasts at an intersection near the Sarinah shopping mall and a Starbucks coffee shop.
Reports say that there were at least six explosions in fairly quick succession.Reports say that there were at least six explosions in fairly quick succession.
At least one explosion was filmed outside the Starbucks cafe, which had its windows blown out. The first blast took place outside the Starbucks cafe, which had its windows blown out.
Police say at least two men also attacked the police box in the centre of the intersection in a suicide bomb attack. As people inside ran out, two gunmen waiting outside opened fire.
At least two militants also attacked the police box in the centre of the intersection in a suicide bomb attack.
Armed police quickly sealed off the area and moved in on the attackers, initially using cars and later armoured vehicles as cover.Armed police quickly sealed off the area and moved in on the attackers, initially using cars and later armoured vehicles as cover.
Gunmen in the area continued firing at bystanders and police, with sporadic gunfire reported for several hours afterwards.Gunmen in the area continued firing at bystanders and police, with sporadic gunfire reported for several hours afterwards.
During a shootout, militants took cover in the Djakarta Theatre cinema, in the same building as Starbucks. Police said three attackers were killed in front of the cinema.During a shootout, militants took cover in the Djakarta Theatre cinema, in the same building as Starbucks. Police said three attackers were killed in front of the cinema.
Reports said gunfire and explosions were also heard elsewhere in Jakarta, but it is not clear where those took place.Reports said gunfire and explosions were also heard elsewhere in Jakarta, but it is not clear where those took place.
Who carried out the attacks?Who carried out the attacks?
The so-called Islamic State (IS) said it had carried out the attacks, according to a news agency linked to the militant group. The claim could not be independently verified. The so-called Islamic State (IS) said it had carried out the attacks, in an online statement that could not be independently verified.
Separately, Indonesian police said they suspected a local group allied to IS was to blame. Indonesian police said they believed Bahru Naim, an Indonesian currently thought to be in Syria had masterminded the attack and been "planning this for a while".
Police chief Tito Karnavian told local media Bahrun Naim wanted to be IS's leader in the region.
"All leaders (of IS) in Southeast Asia are competing to be the chief. That's why Bahrun Naim plotted this attack," he said.
Meanwhile, national police spokesman Maj Gen Anton Charilyan said the militants had imitated the recent Paris attacks.
However, security experts say the gunmen appeared to be inexperienced, with little training.
How many attackers were there?How many attackers were there?
There have been conflicting reports - police initially warned there could be as many as 14 attackers.There have been conflicting reports - police initially warned there could be as many as 14 attackers.
However, they later said that the situation was "under control" after five militants were killed, including a foreigner.However, they later said that the situation was "under control" after five militants were killed, including a foreigner.
Police said two attackers had died in a suicide bomb attack outside the police box, while three attackers were killed in a shootout with police at the Djakarta Theatre cinema.Police said two attackers had died in a suicide bomb attack outside the police box, while three attackers were killed in a shootout with police at the Djakarta Theatre cinema.
How many civilians were hurt? However, in its statement, IS put the number of militants at four.
How many civilian casualties were there?
At least two civilians - thought to be a Canadian and an Indonesian - were reported to have died in the attack on Starbucks.At least two civilians - thought to be a Canadian and an Indonesian - were reported to have died in the attack on Starbucks.
Police also said that 20 people were wounded in the attacks, among them at least five police officers and an Algerian, who police said escaped from the Starbucks.Police also said that 20 people were wounded in the attacks, among them at least five police officers and an Algerian, who police said escaped from the Starbucks.
The Dutch embassy said that one of its nationals had been seriously hurt and was being treated in hospital.The Dutch embassy said that one of its nationals had been seriously hurt and was being treated in hospital.
Where did the main attacks take place?Where did the main attacks take place?
The militants targeted a busy downtown area - correspondents say the attack appeared to be designed to inflict maximum damage. The militants targeted a busy area in central Jakarta - correspondents say the attack appeared to be designed to inflict maximum damage.
The Sarinah department store is one of the first department stores in Jakarta and a popular place for Indonesians and foreigners alike.The Sarinah department store is one of the first department stores in Jakarta and a popular place for Indonesians and foreigners alike.
It is on the same intersection as Starbucks and the police box.It is on the same intersection as Starbucks and the police box.
Nearby is a UN office, the Pan-Pacific Hotel, some Indonesian government offices and many shops and restaurants.Nearby is a UN office, the Pan-Pacific Hotel, some Indonesian government offices and many shops and restaurants.
The US embassy, near Sarinah, has warned its citizens to stay away from the area.The US embassy, near Sarinah, has warned its citizens to stay away from the area.
The Istana Negara presidential palace is about 2km (1.24 miles) away, near the US embassy.The Istana Negara presidential palace is about 2km (1.24 miles) away, near the US embassy.