There has been a terrorist attack in Türkiye's capital Ankara. On Wednesday, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said that several people have died in a massive explosion and shooting at the headquarters of Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS) in the capital Ankara. The government has not yet released the death figures. No one has claimed the attack yet. Ambulances and emergency services have been dispatched to the scene, the government agency said.
TUSAS is one of the most important defense and aviation companies of Türkiye. It builds the country's first national combat aircraft, KAAN, among other projects.
Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya did not provide further information about the attack on the headquarters of Turkish Aerospace Industries, located on the outskirts of the capital Ankara, but did say that Turkey is considering the massive explosion and shooting as a terrorist attack. Many people are feared dead and injured in the attack. He wrote on social media that unfortunately many of our people have been martyred and injured in the terrorist attack on the defense complex.
Earlier, local media released video footage of the incident. In which the scene of smoke and massive fire can be seen. The media reported a loud explosion at the scene and also showed footage of the firing there.
The attacker blew himself up and caused a massive explosion
Local media Haberturk Television said the blast may have been carried out by a suicide bomber. According to media reports, the sound of firing was also heard after the explosion in the complex. NTV television reported that security forces, ambulances and firefighters were dispatched to the scene. Haberturk said that the company's employees have been taken to a safe place.
