Earlier today, Brussels was the target of a terrorist attack. An explosion at the departure hall of the Brussels Airport, along with another explosion at the Maelbeek subway station an our later, has left 31 people dead, and over 100 with injuries. One of these explosions is known to be the work of a suicide bomber, but at this point it is undetermined whether or not these were the work of ISIS. It is also undetermined whether or not this attack was related to the arrest of Salah Abdeslam, the sole survivor of the Paris attacks from late last year.
On the one hand, this truly is tragic. No-one should ever have to be the victims of such a cowardly assault. On the other hand, fewer people have died in this sneak attack, so the lesser amount of lives lost is a bittersweet blessing in disguise.
At this moment in time, Brussels is on lockdown. The metro is closed down & flights to & from the city are canceled. The European Union complex, which wasn't far from the 2nd explosion, has had it's security increased. Only workers & employees with a badge can get in or out. The prime minister of Belgium has told civilians to “avoid all movement”, as authorities are getting ready for any potential violence.
If you could spare a minute or two, send a prayer to the people of Brussels. Send one for those that departed, one for those that are wounded, and one for those that are still alive. If any of you have family in the city, be sure to give them a call and see if they're okay.
Also, here's some news articles from the internet about what's going on. If you have time, read these, as I may have missed a thing or two when typing this up.
BBC: Brussels Attack
The Guardian: Brussels Attack
NY Times: Brussels Attack
I'll post updates here when they come out over the day. Suffice it to say, I'm not looking forward necessarily to doing so, but I feel it's right. In the meantime, to soothe our hearts & minds, here's a pug in a leprechaun costume.
Doug the Pug: Leprechaun
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