Terrorist attack targets Turkish Aerospace Industries' facilities in Turkish capital: Interior minister

17:1323/10/2024, الأربعاء
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Attack killed and wounded people, says Ali Yerlikaya

A terrorist attack struck the facilities of Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) in the Turkish capital Ankara, a top official announced Wednesday.

The attack killed and wounded people, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on X.

He called on the public to rely on statements from official sources for the latest developments

Also on X, Türkiye's Center for Combating Disinformation urged the public to watch for statements from official sources and to avoid "unfounded" allegations.

An explosion and gunshots were heard on Wednesday at Turkish Aerospace Industries' facilities in Ankara's Kahramankazan district.

Security forces, firefighters, and paramedics were dispatched to the area.

It was reported that the defense firm's personnel were directed to shelters for security reasons.

#TAI
#terrorist attack
#Turkish Aerospace Industries
#Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya