Kenyan security forces appear to have launched an assault on the Westgate shopping complex in the capital Nairobi in an attempt to break the siege there.
Gunfire and explosions were heard at the complex and a cloud of smoke could be seen billowing from the building.
A Kenyan police official said that security forces had rescued some hostages held by the attackers.
More than 69 people have died and more than 170 have been injured since the attack began on Saturday.
The Somali al-Shabab movement has said it carried out the attack.
It said it was in retaliation for Kenyan military operations in Somalia.
'Gaining advantage'Kenya Westgate mall siege
• Kenyan security forces launch operations• At least 68 dead and 175 people injured
• Attack claimed by Somali jihadist group al-Shabaab
• Fourth Briton confirmed among dead foreign nationals
Our graphics editor Paddy Allen has produced an interactive of the Westgate mall siege which will be updated as we get more information.
You can find it here.
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