# Terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/terrorist-attacks-on-the-world-trade-center
> Updated: 2026-09-10T19:47:06.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

The World Trade Center in New York City was the site of two major terrorist incidents. On February 26, 1993, a radical group detonated an explosive charge in the North Tower’s underground parking garage, causing six deaths, over 1,000 injuries, and approximately $500 million in damages.

On September 11, 2001, the complex was struck by airplanes, resulting in the total collapse of the Twin Towers and 2,977 deaths. While the structures were originally designed to withstand the impact of a Boeing 707, the 2001 attacks led to permanent changes in airspace regulations over Manhattan to restrict low-altitude civilian flights.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: World Trade Center history: The 1993 bombing and September 11 attacks

The World Trade Center was targeted by a massive bombing in 1993 and the September 11 terrorist attacks, both resulting in significant loss of life and structural destruction in New York City.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/world-trade-center-history-the-1993-bombing-and-september-11-attacks

### 2026-09-08: World Trade Center towers and their impact on New York City

The Twin Towers were central to New York City's identity and skyline until their destruction on September 11, 2001, leading to permanent changes in Manhattan airspace regulations.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/world-trade-center-towers-and-their-impact-on-new-york-city

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