dec 31, 1999 - Y2K
Attacks
Description:
In accordance with their millenarian beliefs, the Ten Rings commits an acts of terrorism at New Years in New York Times Square. At midnight, both planted bombs in trash cans and suicide vests at key locations around the square detonate. Hundreds are killed immediately. The explosions set fires and damage surrounding buildings. The panic of the crowd and lack of escape routes lead to trampling deaths and injuries. The damage to the surrounding buildings is sever, and causes further death and injury.
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