This is an ongoing/incomplete list of terrorist incidents which took place in 2026, including attacks by violent non-state actors for political motives. Note that terrorism related to drug wars and cartel violence is not included in these lists. Ongoing military conflicts are listed separately.
Guidelines To be included, entries must be notable (have a stand-alone article) and described by a consensus of reliable sources as "terrorism". List entries must comply with the guidelines outlined in the manual of style under MOS:TERRORIST. Casualty figures in this list are the total casualties of the incident including immediate casualties and later casualties (such as people who succumbed to their wounds long after the attacks occurred). Casualties listed are the victims. Perpetrator casualties are listed separately (e.g. x (+y) indicate that x victims and y perpetrators were killed/injured). Casualty totals may be underestimated or unavailable due to a lack of information. A figure with a plus (+) sign indicates that at least that many people have died (e.g. 10+ indicates that at least 10 people have died) – the actual toll could be considerably higher. A figure with a plus (+) sign may also indicate that over that number of people are victims. If casualty figures are 20 or more, they will be shown in bold. In addition, figures for casualties more than 50 will also be underlined. Incidents are limited to one per location per day. If multiple attacks occur in the same place on the same day, they will be merged into a single incident. In addition to the guidelines above, the table also includes the following categories by the number of victims (people killed/injured by the attack):
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DateTypeDeadInjuredLocationArticleDetailsPerpetrator(s)Part ofSuicide bombing7 (+1)13+Kabul, Afghanistan2026 Kabul restaurant bombingA suicide bombing on a Chinese restaurant called "Chinese Lanzhou Beef Noodles" occurred around 15:00 (AFT). The attack was perpetrated by IS-K. Islamic State – Khorasan ProvinceIslamic State–Taliban conflict – Mass shooting, suicide bombing58 (+216)UnknownBalochistan, PakistanJan–Feb 2026 Balochistan attacksMilitants of the separatist Balochistan Liberation Army launched a coordinated attack in multiple districts in Balochistan.Insurgency in Balochistan 3–4 February 2026Mass shooting200+50+Nuku and Woro, Kwara State, Nigeria2026 Kwara State attacksHundreds of extremist militants attacked two villages after the villagers rejected the militants' demand to adopt their version of Sharia law. The militants torched a number of buildings and kidnapped several people. Boko Haram or LakurawaBoko Haram insurgencyMass shooting, suicide bombing31 (+1)170Khadija Tul Kubra Mosque, , Islamabad, Pakistan2026 Islamabad mosque bombingA suicide bomber entered the Khadija Tul Kubra Mosque and detonated explosives around 13:30 (PKT) Islamic State – Pakistan ProvinceSuicide bombings in Pakistan7 FebruaryMass stabbing06 (+1)Ufa, Bashkortostan, RussiaBashkir State Medical University attackA mass stabbing occurred at a student residence of Bashkir State Medical University in Ufa. Media reported the attacker was a supporter of the National Socialism / White Power Neo-Nazi extremist group, designated as a terrorist organization by Russia.Alexander STerrorism in Russia22 FebruaryBombing1 14Lviv, Ukraine2026 Lviv terror attacksA police officer was killed and 14 others were injured after two explosions occurred in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv.Unnamed Ukrainian woman, suspected to have ties with RussiaTerrorism in Ukraine25 FebruaryShooting0 (+5)1 (+5)Off the coast of Cuba2026 Cuban boat incidentCuba accused the ten suspects of planning "an infiltration with terrorist aims".10 armed suspects on a US-registered boat2026 Cuban Crisis1 MarchShooting 3 (+1)15Austin, Texas, U.S.2026 Austin bar shootingA man opened fire on people in a bar in Austin Texas. The motive is being investigated as terrorism.Ndiaga DiagneTerrorism in the United States7 MarchBombing00New York City, U.S.2026 New York City bombing attemptA man threw a homemade bomb in New York City.Islamic StateTerrorism in the United States12 March Vehicle ramming attack, shootout0 (+1)64West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, U.S.Temple Israel synagogue attackA man rammed a truck into a synagogue, injuring 31 died in a shootout by policeAyman Mohamed GhazaliTerrorism in the United States12 March School shooting, terrorism1 (+1)2Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.2026 Old Dominion University shootingA man opened fire in an ROTC class at Dominion University killing 1 and wounding 2 other. The suspect was killed by students at the school.Mohamed Bailor JallohTerrorism in the United States16 MarchSuicide bombings27+146Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria2026 Maiduguri bombingsThree suspected suicide bombings were carried out at three locations in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. The bombings occurred during a yearslong peaceful stretch in the city. Boko Haram (suspected)7 AprilShooting0 (+1)2 (+2)Istanbul, Turkey2026 attack on Israeli consulate in IstanbulSeveral perpetrators opened fire near the Israeli consulate building, Turkish police neutralized the attackers. Islamic State – Turkey Province (suspected)Terrorism in Turkey18 AprilMass shooting7 (+1)13Demiivka, Kyiv, Ukraine2026 Kyiv ShootingA man opened fire in a supermarket and took hostages before being killed by police. The Security Service of Ukraine said that it was investigating the attack as an act of terrorism.Dmytro VasylchenkovTerrorism in Ukraine29 AprilMass stabbing03Golders Green, London, England2026 Golders Green attackAn individual with known history of violence and mental issues stabbed and injured a Muslim and two Jewish men in a series of attacks. The Metropolitan Police declared the incident an act of terrorism.Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia (claimed responsibility)2026 London antisemitic attacks9 MaySuicide Bombing, Shootout215Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan2026 Bannu attacksAt 8:55 p.m. local time, a suicide bomber and multiple fighters detonated an explosives-laden vehicle near a security post, causing the post to collapse, destroying nearby vehicles and severely damaging nearby civilian areas.Ittihad-ul-Mujahideen PakistanInsurgency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa16 MayVehicle-ramming attack, Shootout1 7Modena, Emilia Romagna, Italy2026 Modena car-ramming attackA driver ran his car over multiple pedestrians in Modena, Italy and stabbed another while escaping. One person later died of injuries.Salim El KoudriTerrorism in Italy24 May Suicide Bombing 47+98+Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan 2026 Quetta train bombing Shortly after 8:00 a.m. PKT, an explosives-laden vehicle struck one of the carriages of a shuttle train near Chaman Phatak as the train was travelling through Quetta.Balochistan Liberation ArmyInsurgency in Balochistan 28 MayMass stabbing03Winterthur, Switzerland2026 Winterthur stabbing attackAn individual with a known history of mental issues and support of Islamic State stabbed and injured three people at the Winterthur railway station while shouting Allahu Akbar. The Zurich canton police described the incident as an act of terrorism."Swiss train station stabbings declared ‘terrorist attack’", SWI swissinfo, 28 May 2026. Accessed 29 May 2026. "Mario Fehr, canton Zurich director of security, referred to the incident as a 'terrorist act.'"Nesip deleperIslamic terrorism in Europe25 JulyVehicle ramming attack1 (+1)29Berlin, Germany2026 Berlin Pride van attackAbdul Ballout rammed his car in to a pride parade in Berlin Germany, killing one wounding 29 others. The attack is to be motivated by homophobia.https://www.reuters.com/world/berlin-pride-parade-called-off-after-car-hits-crowds-police-say-2026-07-25/ The suspect later died by rushing the police with a knife, believed to be suicide by cophttps://www.bbc.com/news/live/c3r2nz9ed3ltAbdul BalloutTerrorism in Germany18 September Car bombing, Suicide bombing, Mass shooting23 (+8)103Kohat, Pakistan2026 Kohat attackAt about 13:15 PKT, a suicide bomber rammed and detonated a car bomb into the entrance of the Old Lines Police Complex Mosque in Kohat, Pakistan. Six gunmen and a suicide bomber then proceeded to enter the complex and engaged in a 22-hour long gun battle with Pakistani security forces within the complex. A total of 31 people, including the eight attackers, died and 103 were injured. Fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan renewed because of the attack.Ittihad-ul-Mujahideen Pakistan Insurgency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 2026 Afghanistan–Pakistan war30 September Attempted aircraft hijacking, Attempted mass murder-suicide by pilot06+Over Saudi ArabiaFlydubai Flight 1073The aircraft was flying over the skies of Saudi Arabia on a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight when the first officer, who was banned from flying for Oman Air, his previous employer, due to his religious fanaticism, attacked the captain with an axe and deliberately damaged the aircraft in an attempt to cause a crash and kill everyone onboard, a struggle ensued involving the pilots and several passengers who came to the captain's aid, resulting in multiple injuries. The first officer was subsequently removed from the cockpit and both pilots were given first aid. A set of relief crew then took over the controls, safely landing the damaged aircraft in Saudi Arabia. This attack is believed to be motivated by Islamic extremism.Hammam al-Hammami, the first officer of the flight
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