The ISIS stated they were the ones behind the terror attack, which took place in Barcelona earlier today. SITE Intelligence Group reported that with reference to Amaq information agency, which speaks on the behalf of the Islamic State.
As is known, the white van mowed down a crowd of people at Rambla boulevard in Barcelona on Thursday. At least 13 people lost their lives in the tragedy.
The driver fled the scene, accompanied by a group of sidekicks and later that day captured hostages at a nearby restaurant; the police stormed the restaurant and detained one of the attackers.
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