Rare Footage of September 11 Terrorist Attack in US
Rare Footage of September 11 Terrorist Attack in US
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Exactly 22 years ago, the whole world froze in front of television screens broadcasting the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, which... 11.09.2023, Sputnik Africa
On September 11, 2001, a series of terrorist attacks took place in New York City. Two Boeing 767 planes hijacked by al-Qaeda* terrorists crashed into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York, another plane, a Boeing 757, smashed into the US Department of Defense building in Washington.The fourth hijacked plane, Boeing 757 - United Airlines Flight 93 - crashed in Pennsylvania. It is believed that its target was the Capitol or the White House. The passengers of Flight 93, having learned about the hijacking of other planes that crashed into the World Trade Center, decided to regain control of the plane and break open the door of the pilot's cabin where the hijackers were located.A fire broke out in the twin towers, cutting off the escape route for people on the upper floors. Less than two hours later, both 110-story skyscrapers collapsed.There were approximately 17,400 people inside the World Trade Center towers when the planes rammed into them. Among the dead were citizens of 77 countries, and thousands of people were wounded or seriously hurt in the attack.In addition to the 19 terrorists, the attack killed 2,977 people, making it the largest terrorist attack in history in terms of casualties.Take a look at Sputnik Africa's photo gallery covering the deadly US terrorist attack and its aftermath!* terrorist group banned in Russia and many other countries
Exactly 22 years ago, the whole world froze in front of television screens broadcasting the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, which killed more than 3,000 people.
On September 11, 2001, a series of terrorist attacks took place in New York City. Two Boeing 767 planes hijacked by al-Qaeda* terrorists crashed into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York, another plane, a Boeing 757, smashed into the US Department of Defense building in Washington.
The fourth hijacked plane, Boeing 757 - United Airlines Flight 93 - crashed in Pennsylvania. It is believed that its target was the Capitol or the White House. The passengers of Flight 93, having learned about the hijacking of other planes that crashed into the World Trade Center, decided to regain control of the plane and break open the door of the pilot's cabin where the hijackers were located.
A fire broke out in the twin towers, cutting off the escape route for people on the upper floors. Less than two hours later, both 110-story skyscrapers collapsed.
There were approximately 17,400 people inside the World Trade Center towers when the planes rammed into them. Among the dead were citizens of 77 countries, and thousands of people were wounded or seriously hurt in the attack.
In addition to the 19 terrorists, the attack killed 2,977 people, making it the largest terrorist attack in history in terms of casualties.
Take a look at Sputnik Africa's photo gallery covering the deadly US terrorist attack and its aftermath!
* terrorist group banned in Russia and many other countries
President Bush is seen through the windows of the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001, as he addresses the nation about terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.
This photo released 17 September 2001 by the US Navy Visual News service shows rescue workers conducting search and rescue attempts 14 September 2001, descending deep into the rubble of the World Trade Center in New York.
Onboard the aircraft carrier USS EISENHOWER (CVN 69), US Navy (USN) Sailors watch televised news reports, showing the World Trade Center, during the terrorist attacks.
Rescue worker reaching into a New York Police car covered with debris while New York City fire fighters spray water on smoldering ruins in background, following September 11th terrorist attack.
![A sign states "All Crossings to New York Closed" after the September 11, 2001. - Sputnik Africa](https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.africa/img/07e7/09/0b/1062036865_0:0:1000:667_600x0_80_0_1_61683ac98556096c4d74af496b6c95f1.jpg "A sign states "All Crossings to New York Closed" after the September 11, 2001.")
