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Paris Attacks: What We Know


Paris Attacks: What We Know

Death toll

Assailants: Seven attackers directly involved in November 13 attacks in Paris were killed, three outside Bataclan concert hall, three outside Stade de France stadium, one in cafe killings.

Victims: 129 people killed; more than 350 injured

Saint-Denis raid: Two killed Wednesday, including suspected ringleader of attacks and his cousin, a female suicide bomber

Behind attacks: The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the November 13 attacks, saying they were in response to France's involvement in anti-IS efforts in Syria and Iraq.

European Union: Justice and Interior ministers will meet in Brussels Friday to discuss beefing up security and new counterterrorism measures. They are expected to back tighter security checks at external borders.

Source: AP and Reuters contributed to this report.

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