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Multiple locations in Spain targeted by ISIL terrorists in 2017 attacks.

 Spain
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Updated By: History Editorial Network (HEN)
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In 2017, Spain experienced a devastating moment when it was targeted by terrorists from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). The attacks occurred in various locations including Barcelona, Cambrils, Alcanar, and Subirats. Barcelona was the primary target, where a van plowed through crowds on Las Ramblas, a popular tourist street, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries. The attack left the city in shock and mourned worldwide. In Cambrils, terrorists drove into pedestrians before being stopped by the police, leading to further casualties. The attacks were followed by a series of police operations, with a house in Alcanar being found to have been used as a bomb factory by the terrorists. The events in Spain served as a somber reminder of the ongoing global threat posed by extremist groups. #BarcelonaAttacks #CambrilsAttack #SpainTerrorism #ISILAttack