Armed attack takes place in Brussels

In the Belgian capital of Brussels, an individual opened fire indiscriminately. At least 2 people lost their lives in the attack, and many others were injured. While efforts to apprehend the attacker have been launched, it was reported that the terror alert in the country has been raised to the highest level.

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According to information from local media, around 19:15 local time, an individual in an orange jacket opened fire indiscriminately on a street near Sainctelette Square, d'Ypres and Ninieme de ligne boulevards, where they had arrived by motorcycle.

In the footage, it was seen that the suspect, after firing several shots, got off their motorcycle, entered a building, and disappeared from sight.

It was learned that the 2 people who died as a result of the attack were Swedish citizens who had come to watch the match between the Belgian and Swedish national teams as part of the EURO 2024 Qualifiers.

Information regarding how many people were injured in the attack, which took place 5 kilometers from King Baudouin Stadium, has not yet been reached.

On the other hand, it was reported that shops in the area where the attack took place have been closed and the terror alert has been raised to the highest level.

News Source: AA