Wed Oct 23 15:18:33 UTC 2024: **Summary of News Article: Attack near Ankara**
– **Incident**: At least three people killed and 14 injured in an armed attack at the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) headquarters near Ankara.
– **Attack Details**: The attack involved gunshots and explosions; authorities confirmed that two attackers were “neutralised.”
– **Location**: TAI is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Ankara, and initial reports showed significant smoke at the entrance.
– **Timing**: The blast occurred around a shift change, prompting staff to seek shelter.
– **Eyewitness Accounts**: Local media reported a photo of a suspect entering the building with a firearm.
– **Official Reactions**: Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavas expressed sadness, condemned the attack, and offered condolences. Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc announced a judicial investigation by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office.
– **Context**: The attack coincided with a major defense and aerospace trade fair happening in Istanbul. TAI is a significant contributor to Turkey’s aerospace sector, involved in manufacturing aircraft for both commercial and military purposes.
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