Six explosions heard in Indonesian capital

A series of explosions occurred in Jakarta, the Indonesian capital, this morning, killing at least seven people, including four suicide bombers and one police officer. Several dozen others sustained various injuries.

One of the six explosions targeted a police post located on the street. Another occurred in close proximity to a shopping centre, where large crowds of people usually gather.

According to police, approximately 10 to 14 terrorists planted explosives in crowded areas. In addition, the militants used grenades.