Thu Oct 24 10:38:32 UTC 2024: A major terror attack occurred at the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS) headquarters near Ankara, resulting in five fatalities and 22 injuries, three of which are critical. The attack coincided with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the 16th Brics Summit. Erdogan condemned the act as a “heinous terrorist attack.”
CCTV footage captured the moments leading up to the incident, where armed gunmen approached the facility and initiated gunfire and explosions around 3:30 PM local time. Video clips circulating on social media show the chaos and destruction, including one attacker entering the parking lot armed.
While no group has officially claimed responsibility, Turkish authorities suspect the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) may be involved. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya stated the identification process and investigation into the attackers are ongoing, highlighting a likely connection to PKK due to the attack’s methodology.
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