On 22 March 2016, three large explosions happened in the Belgian capital Brussels. Two bombs exploded at Brussels Zaventem Airport and one exploded at Maalbeek metro station. According to the Belgian Health Ministry, at least 31 people were killed and over 250 injured. Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) has publicly claimed responsibility for the attack. There are three suspects. Two were suicide bombers and Belgian police are currently searching for the third one.
2016 Brussels bombings
Questions and Answers
Q: What happened in Brussels on March 22, 2016?
A: Three large explosions occurred in the Belgian capital city of Brussels.
Q: Where did the bombs explode?
A: Two of the bombs exploded at Brussels Zaventem Airport and the other exploded at Maalbeek metro station.
Q: How many people were killed and injured in the attack?
A: At least 31 people were killed and over 250 were injured according to the Belgian Health Ministry.
Q: Who claimed responsibility for the attack?
A: The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) claimed responsibility for the attack.
Q: How many suspects were identified?
A: There were three suspects, two of whom were suicide bombers.
Q: Did the Belgian police arrest all the suspects?
A: No, Belgian police were still searching for the third suspect.
Q: What is the significance of this attack?
A: The 2016 Brussels bombings were one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in Belgian history and highlighted the ongoing threat of terrorism in Europe.