The London Underground Bombings

The London Underground Bombings refer to a series of coordinated terrorist attacks that occurred on July 7, 2005, when four targeted bombs were detonated on London's subway trains and a bus. Carried out by militants linked to extremist groups, the explosions resulted in 52 deaths and hundreds of injuries. The attacks aimed to cause widespread fear and disruption, targeting a busy transportation network used by millions daily. The incident prompted heightened security measures and increased anti-terror efforts across the UK, highlighting vulnerabilities in urban infrastructure to extremist threats.