31 Dead, About 200 Hurt in Brussels Attacks

The transcript covers a press conference about the terrorist attacks in Brussels, detailing the events at the airport and subway, the casualties, and the ongoing investigation. It discusses the potential motives linked to a recent arrest and the heightened security measures. The significance of the attack sites is analyzed, comparing them to previous attacks in Paris. The current lockdown status and plans for reopening key areas are also covered.

How many people were killed in the Brussels airport attack?

• 31

• 200

• 20

• 11

What are investigators primarily focusing on in the aftermath of the attacks?

• Reopening the city

• Securing the airport and subway

• Finding unexploded devices and clues to the attackers

• Identifying the type of explosives used

What was the suspected motive behind the Brussels attacks?

• To disrupt the European Union

• To test security measures

• In retribution for the capture of a terrorist

• To gain international attention

Why is the subway considered a difficult target to secure?

• It is connected to the airport

• It is a popular tourist attraction

• It is located underground

• It has too many exits and trains

What is the current status of the European institutions near the Mulbekh metro stop?

• They have relocated

• They are completely closed

• They are on a semi-lockdown

• They are operating as usual