The Israeli Embassy in Tashkent held a memorial ceremony on July 31 to honor two security guards who were killed in a terrorist attack on July 30, 2004. On that day, three explosions rocked the Uzbek capital, targeting the Israeli and US embassies, as well as the General Prosecutor's Office.

The blast near the Israeli embassy claimed the lives of Vyacheslav Makarov, an officer of the National Security Service, and Azat Salyakhov, a security guard who was the personal bodyguard of the Israeli ambassador. The ceremony was attended by embassy staff and officials.

Simultaneously, a suicide bomber attacked the General Prosecutor's Office, detonating an explosive device in the lobby. At least five people were injured, according to official reports. Another attack occurred at the US embassy, where a bomber entered a security booth and detonated explosives, killing 23-year-old police officer Ikhtiyor Khakimov.

These attacks were part of a series of terrorist incidents that began in March 2004, when multiple explosions in Tashkent and Bukhara region killed 47 people. The July attacks targeted foreign diplomatic missions, indicating an international dimension to the terrorist threat.

Several groups claimed responsibility, including the Islamic Jihad Union. Investigations later revealed that the mastermind was Kazakh citizen Zhakshibek Biymurzayev, who was sentenced to 25 years in prison.

Following the attacks, the Uzbek government implemented heightened security measures and strengthened cooperation with Israel and the US in counterterrorism efforts.

Source: podrobno.uz