Wed Oct 23 16:00:00 UTC 2024: – A terrorist attack occurred at the headquarters of Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS) near Ankara, resulting in at least four fatalities and 14 injuries.
– The incident involved explosions and gunfire; two assailants were killed at the scene.
– President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned the attack and expressed condolences during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who also offered his sympathies.
– The identity of the attackers is currently unclear, but previous assaults in Turkey have been attributed to Kurdish militants, the Islamic State group, and leftist extremists.
– Eyewitnesses reported a loud explosion followed by gunfire, and security footage showed an assailant armed with an assault rifle.
– NATO’s Secretary-General Mark Rutte expressed support for Turkey and condemned the attack.
– TUSAS is a significant defense contractor in Turkey, known for developing the country’s first national combat aircraft, KAAN.
Turkey says ‘terror attack’ at state aviation site in Ankara; 3 dead, 14 injured
Turkey says ‘terror attack’ at state aviation site in Ankara; 3 dead, 14 injured
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