Note: All facts presented in this column are according to USA Today in a story published at 11 a.m. EST, Tuesday, March 22. 

What I Know

Two explosions erupted through the Zaventem Airport in Brussels, Belgium, at 8 a.m. local time (3 a.m. EST). One of the two is confirmed to have been from a suicide bomb.

A third explosion went off as well, this one in Maelback Subway Station in Brussels.

There are numerous accounts on how many people have been hit by the attacks, but our source (USA Today, linked above) cites that 31 people died and 181 injured between the two bombings.

So far, no extremist groups have claimed responsibility for the attacks.

The man responsible for the November attacks in Paris, Salah Abdeslam, was arrested in Brussels on Friday, March 18.

Abdeslam, 26, is considered the main culprit behind the Paris attacks, although two other suspects were taken into custody after a raid of their shared Brussels’ apartment.

President Barack Obama, currently in Cuba on a diplomatic trip, called Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel and expressed his condolences.

He addressed the press afterward with the following statement:

“The thoughts and the prayers of the American people are with the people of Belgium, and we stand in solidarity with them in condemning these outrageous attacks against innocent people,” Obama said.

“We will do whatever is necessary to support our friend and ally Belgium in bringing to justice those who are responsible,” he said. “And, this is yet another reminder that the world must unite. We must be together, regardless of nationality, or race, or faith, in fighting against the scourge of terrorism.

“We can and will defeat those who threaten the safety and security of people all around the world,” Obama said.

Many European countries are currently in a maximum security level to help prevent further attacks.

What I Think

Belgium, long-time allies of the United States, will need aid.

They have suffered the latest of many terrorist attacks. The people of the world are sick and tired of being targeted.

Trending on Twitter today, “#Prayforbrussels” and “#Prayforpeace” are two kind messages.

In November, the highest trending hashtag was “#PrayforParis” after the attacks.

We are going to have to do much more than pray to help victims of terrorist attacks.

The sentiment is appreciated by the victims and people around the world, but it is not enough.

Web publications like bustle.com have the right idea. That link takes you to a story explaining how you can help.

The biggest humanitarian act you can take is to donate here to the Belgian Red Cross, who are going to be spending the coming weeks working tirelessly to save what lives they can after this crisis.