2009 Tal Afar bombing

The 9 July 2009 Tal Afar bombing was a double suicide bombing which occurred in Tal Afar, Iraq in July 2009. The bombing occurred when two men detonated explosive vests.

9 July 2009 Tal Afar bombing
Coordinates36.3742,42.4606
Date9 July 2009 (2009-07-09)
Attack type
Bombing
WeaponsExplosives
Deaths34[1]
Injured60[2]

The attacks targeted the Governor of the Iraqi Central Bank. However, he was unhurt in the incident. Thirty four people were killed and more than 60 were injured.[3]

See also

References

  1. 9 July 2009 Tal Afar bombing Fatalities
  2. 9 July 2009 Tal Afar bombing Injuries
  3. Dozens killed in Iraqi bombings

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