The 9 July 2009 Tal Afar bombing was a double suicide bombing which occurred in Tal Afar, Iraq in July 2009. The bombing occurred when two men detonated explosive vests.
| 9 July 2009 Tal Afar bombing | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 36.3742,42.4606 |
| Date | 9 July 2009 (2009-07-09) |
Attack type | Bombing |
| Weapons | Explosives |
| Deaths | 34[1] |
| Injured | 60[2] |
| Perpetrators | Unknown |
The attacks targeted the Governor of the Iraqi Central Bank. However, he was unhurt in the incident. Thirty four people were killed and more than 60 were injured.[3]
36°22′27″N 42°27′38″E / 36.3742°N 42.4606°E / 36.3742; 42.4606