A devastating 2011 explosion in the Minsk Metro forever changed the security of Belarus
A tragic explosion at the Oktyabrskaya station in Minsk transformed the capital of Belarus, leading to a massive security overhaul and a controversial investigation that gripped the nation in 2011.
On April 11, 2011, a bomb packed with nails and ball bearings detonated during the evening rush hour in the Minsk Metro, killing 15 people and injuring hundreds. The attack was a profound shock to a country that prided itself on stability and low crime rates.
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