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Chaos has been imposed in the last hours in Vienna, where parallel attacks took place in different parts of the Austrian capital.
The “battles” continue and many of the militants remain missing until now, according to authorities. “They are heavily armed and dangerous,” Austrian Interior Minister Carl Nehammer said at dawn.
“We have brought in many special forces units and now they are looking for suspected terrorists. “I am not restricting the area of investigations in Vienna because these are mobile perpetrators,” he told the ORF channel, urging citizens to stay indoors until they are younger.
Near the synagogue 🕍 #viena pic.twitter.com/AlDLbDpZmK
– ܡܐܪܝܘ 🇱🇧🇬🇧 (@ MarioLeb79) November 2, 2020
So far, the police have officially confirmed that several perpetrators fired shots in six different parts of the city and that there were deaths and injuries. Austrian leader Sebastian Kurtz has called for a “terrible terrorist attack”, adding that the armed forces would take over some of the operations, allowing the police to focus on their counter-terrorism movements.
We are going through difficult times in our republic. I would like to thank all the emergency services who are risking their lives for our safety, especially today. Our police will take decisive action against the perpetrators of this horrific terrorist attack.
– Sebastián Kurz (@sebastiankurz) November 2, 2020
At 12:30 am (Greek time) Nehamer confirmed that The fighting still rages between the police and some of the terrorists. Videos and amateur photographs show gunmen shooting in cold blood at civilians and, elsewhere, handing over half-naked men to armored police officers.
Breaking down: Eyewitnesses say at least 50 shots were fired during the attack in central Vienna. There is a massive presence of ambulances at the scene. pic.twitter.com/wBv0g4HKq0
– PM Breaking News (@PMBreakingNews) November 2, 2020
At least one civilian and one terrorist were shot dead, according to an Interior Ministry spokesman. However, local media raise the unofficial report even to the eight dead. There is information about a hostage in a restaurant, which has not been officially confirmed. The Kronen Zeitung reports that a man exploded after an armed attack near a synagogue in central Vienna.
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On Monday night there was apparently an attack on a synagogue on the Seitenstettengasse in Vienna. It is said that several shots were fired near Schwedenplatz. https://t.co/g2lGVGaXwB pic.twitter.com/bouT9JD9nF– Kronen Zeitung (@krone_at) November 2, 2020
Rabbi Schlomo Hofmeister testified that he saw at least one man shooting at people sitting in a bar below his window. “Hundreds of bullets were thrown outside our building. All of these bars had tables outside. It was the last afternoon before the closure. “
FAKE IMAGES
Amateur videos of city residents record armed men moving in alleys and shooting. However, the validity of some of the videos has not been officially confirmed. In one of these videos, a gunman appears to be shooting in cold blood at a passerby, who returns to shoot him.
Exclusive video of the shooting of the first moments of the attack in Vienna, Austria#Vienna @BittonRosen pic.twitter.com/BDDHIcnTBK
– Channel 20 (@ arutz20) November 2, 2020
“Shooting in the center of the city, there are victims, STAY AWAY from all public spaces and public transport,” police said on Twitter. The Austrian radio and television channel OE24, citing police sources, spoke of at least 7 deaths from the attack.
Reports say that seven dead, including a police officer, in the center of #Vienna, this is one of the terrorists
– nonouzi (@Gerrrty) November 2, 2020
NEW: Public transport stopped at #Vienna in the midst of multiple terrorist attacks. Security forces seize crucial places of public transport, as terrorists are believed to have moved to the outer districts from the inner districts. (Images delayed) pic.twitter.com/ksQ6bbcIGb
– Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) November 2, 2020
Border controls with the Czech Republic
The Czech police announced that they have started random checks on the border with Austria, after the bloody attacks in Vienna. “The police are carrying out random checks and crossings of vehicles on the Austrian border as a precautionary measure in relation to the terrorist attack in Vienna,” Czech police said.
Leaders from around the world express their condolences and support for Austria. Among them are French President Emanuel Macron, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and European Council President Charles Michel.
“The French people share the shock and sadness of the Austrians after the attack in Vienna. It is a friendly country that is under attack. This is our Europe. Our enemies need to know who they are dealing with.” We will not give in to anything, “he wrote Macron.
We French share the shock and sadness of the Austrians after an attack in Vienna. After France, it is a friendly country that is under attack. This is our Europe. Our enemies need to know who they are dealing with. We will not give up on anything.
– Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) November 2, 2020
“Shocked by the horrible attacks in Vienna. I conveyed our solidarity to Sebastian Kurtz. Our thoughts are with the people of Vienna and with the authorities who are dealing with this situation. Our hearts, with the victims and their loved ones.” Europe stands tall united in the face of terror, “wrote Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
Shocked by the horrible attacks on #Vienna. I have transmitted to @sebastiankurz our full solidarity. Our thoughts are with the people of Vienna and the authorities dealing with the situation. Our hearts, with the victims and their loved ones.
Europe stands united against terror.
– Prime Minister GR (@PrimeministerGR) November 2, 2020
Boris Johnson wrote: “I am deeply shocked by the horrible attacks in Vienna tonight. Britain’s thoughts are with the Austrian people.” We stand by their side in the face of terrorism. ”
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