Two terrorist attacks occurred in Brussels, Belgium on March 22, 2016
Terrorist Attacks Hit Two Targets In Brussels. “Officials said that at least 13 were killed in the two explosions at the Brussels Zaventem Airport’s Departures Hall, and, 15 more at the metro station, where 55 others were injured.” [People, 3/22/16]
Belgium Prime Minister: Attacks Were “Blind, Violet, And Cowardly.” “Describing the attacks as “the day we feared,” Prime Minister Charles Michel sought to calm the population shaken by twin attacks at the airport and a downtown Metro station. “Our country has been hit by blind, violent and cowardly bombings,” Michel said.” [People, 3/22/16]
International Reaction
#JeSuisBruxelles And #JeSuisBrussels Trend On Social Media. “The hashtag, which means “I am Brussels,” began trending worldwide following the attacks which killed at least 26 and wounded 130 people.” [USA Today, 3/22/16]
U.S. Airlines Canceled Flights To Brussels After Attacks. “U.S. airlines canceled flights to Brussels after bombings at that international airport halted flights, and prompted tighter security across Europe and in New York City.” [USA Today, 3/22/16]
