Brussels attacks: New images show scale of devastation at airport

Ceiling tiles and rubble can be seen strewn across the floor of the airport's departure hall in the aftermath of the Brussels attacks Credit: Het Nieuwsblad via Reuters

New images have been released showing the scale of devastation at Brussels airport in the wake of last week's terror attacks which killed at least 35.

It comes as the airport, which has been shut for over a week, announced it would remain closed on Wednesday.

In a series of haunting images released by Belgian newspaper Het Nieuwsblad, prams and airport trolleys can be seen abandoned in the airport departure hall as tiles hang from the ceilings above and rubble covers the floor.

Passenger belongings were pictured still in the places they were abandoned during the twin explosions at the airport Credit: Het Nieuwsblad via Reuters
The airport departure hall was targeted by suicide bombers who carried explosives disguised as peieces of luggage Credit: Het Nieuwsblad via Reuters
At least 35 people died in coordinated attacks on Brussels airport and metro system last Tuesday Credit: Het Nieuwsblad via Reuters
Previous images showed passengers fleeing the departure hall after two bombs detonated but these new images reveal the full devastation inside Credit: Het Nieuwsblad via Reuters
The airport remains closed in the aftermath of the attacks which shook the Belgian capital Credit: Het Nieuwsblad via Reuters
It is not yet know when flights will be allowed to resume from Brussels airport Credit: Het Nieuwsblad via Reuters