Brussels Scenes of Terror Unfold on Social Media
In the aftermath of the twin terror attacks in Brussels, locals and tourists took to social media. Here are images and video from the scene.
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In the aftermath of the twin terror attacks in Brussels that brought guerilla war to the heart of Europe, local residents, journalists, and tourists took to social media to share their photos of and reactions to the jihadist violence. “I love you all. Terrorism has no boundaries,” a Georgian wrote on Facebook. “I could never imagine that this could happen in my favorite city, which I thought was defended.”
ISIS extremists have claimed responsibility for the attacks that have killed 34 people and wounded at least 200 others. ISIS’s own news agency issued a statement describing the deadly assault, noting that Belgium is part of the international military coalition fighting the Islamic State.
Belgium’s prime minister, Charles Michel, posted in French, Dutch, and English on Facebook to condemn the attacks.
Face à ces attentats aveugles et lâches, nous sommes unis et rassemblés. Notre priorité va aux victimes et à la sé...
Posted by Charles MICHEL on Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Here are images and video from the carnage at the airport and in the subway.
This was the scene a short while ago, between the Arts-Lois and Maelbeek metro stations in Brussels. pic.twitter.com/aTZjqsF7Gt
— Evan Lamos (@evanlamos) March 22, 2016
#BREAKING: Two loud explosions at #Zaventem airport in #Brussels pic.twitter.com/JFw9RGLjnh
— Anna Ahronheim (@AAhronheim) March 22, 2016
Posted by Ketevan Kardava on Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Posted by Ketevan Kardava on Tuesday, March 22, 2016
(Translated from Georgian) Big thanks to everyone. I love you all. Terrorism has no boundaries. Today I felt that myself. I could never imagine that this could happen in my favorite city, which I thought was defended. I love you and I am happy that I can tell you this. Number of victims is rising.
Face à ces attentats aveugles et lâches, nous sommes unis et rassemblés. Notre priorité va aux victimes et à la sé...
Posted by Charles MICHEL on Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Ambulances racing towards Maelbeek pic.twitter.com/8wNK8UZ9UO
— Gavin Sheridan (@gavinsblog) March 22, 2016
Notre metro bien connu... Image choquante de #maelbeek ... pic.twitter.com/XhgB71RM0P
— alxdm (@alxdm) March 22, 2016
Arrêt Maelbeek #brussels pic.twitter.com/JmMgLFgcvL
— Pauline Armandet (@PaulineArmandet) March 22, 2016
Seems like we felt the explosion at #Maelbeek from #ArtsLoi metro station.
— Ian McCafferty (@CommunalSpoon) March 22, 2016
Was in metro, heard/felt bomb when leaving Artsloi. @STIBMIVB & @FedPol_pers were great. @guardianwitness pic.twitter.com/NrJdrqkjh8
— Thomas Bignal (@ThomasBignal) March 22, 2016
Here's another video of the scene in the Metro, while waiting to evacuate. pic.twitter.com/WAf0b6Divi
— Evan Lamos (@evanlamos) March 22, 2016
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