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Daesh bombings leave 34 people dead in Brussels

Daesh bombings leave 34 people dead in Brussels

Brussels is being gripped by chaos and panic after multiple deadly blasts rocked an airport and a train station in the city.  Two explosions targeted the departure hall of Zaventem Airport. Reports say shots were fired right before the blasts. Belgian prosecutors say the attacks were carried out by suicide bombers. Shortly afterwards, another explosion hit Maalbeek metro station near the European Union’s main buildings. 34 people have been killed and nearly 190 others injured in the terrorist attacks. ISIL has claimed responsibility for the bombings. Belgium will hold three days of national mourning. The Interior Ministry has raised the terror threat to its highest level. Police have discovered a non-exploded bomb belt at the airport. Meanwhile, Belgium’s Tihange nuclear power plant has been evacuated. Prime Minister Charles Michel says authorities are worried that there will be more attacks


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