Turkey’s interior minister has blamed a “terrorist attack” for an explosion and assault at the headquarters of the national aerospace company, Tusaş, outside Ankara that has killed four people and wounded 14 others.
The large blast happened outside the building at 4pm on Wednesday, and there were reports that gunfire was also heard in the vicinity.
Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, said: “We have four martyrs. We have 14 wounded. I condemn this heinous terrorist attack and wish mercy on our martyrs.”
‼️3 DEAD AND 5 INJURED, SEVERAL HOSTAGES‼️
A group of unidentified gunmen attack Turkish defense center in Ankara – gunfire, guards killed
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