Signature of the PKK?
Dead in terrorist attack in Ankara
At least four people were killed and 14 injured in a terrorist attack in the Turkish capital Ankara on Wednesday. According to the Interior Ministry, two terrorists were "neutralized", a man and a woman. It is unclear whether the attackers were arrested or killed. Their identities are still being clarified. The Ministry of the Interior holds the PKK responsible for the attack.
The attack took place in front of the building of the state-owned aerospace company Turkish Aerospace. The Turkish newspaper "Hürriyet" reported that a cab had exploded there.
The moment of the explosion in published videos:
"handwriting of the PKK"
Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya has linked the attack on the premises of an arms company in Ankara to the banned Kurdish Workers' Party (PKK). The attack bears the hallmarks of the PKK, Yerlikaya said, without giving further details.
Surveillance cameras show suspected attackers
Television images showed several armed attackers with rucksacks entering the building. Shots were heard and there was talk of an alleged suicide attack. Surveillance camera footage was released showing the suspected attackers.
Collision in the parking lot
A damaged gate and a collision in a parking lot nearby could also be seen. The broadcaster NTV reported that there was a hostage situation. According to the report, fighting continued at the site in the Kahramankazan district.
"Terrorists neutralized"
Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced on Wednesday afternoon that two "terrorists had been neutralized". It is still unclear whether the attackers were arrested or killed.
Nothing is yet known about the background. According to media reports, numerous ambulances drove to the scene of the attack.
Employees safe in bunkers
According to the state news agency Anadolu, employees of the company were taken to safety in bunkers. The surrounding area has been cordoned off.
Investigation initiated
According to Anadolu Ajansi, the public prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into the attack. The Turkish broadcasting authority Rtük imposed a news blackout on the subject.
Erdogan: "Cowardly attack"
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan described the incident on X as a "cowardly attack" on a driving force in the Turkish defense industry.
"Deeply shocked"
Ankara's mayor Mansur Yavas said on X that he was "deeply shocked" by the attack. "I wish God's mercy to the fallen and a speedy recovery to the wounded."
NATO chief: "Deeply worrying reports"
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that the military alliance stands by its ally Turkey in the face of the deadly attack on the headquarters of TUSAS. "Deeply worrying reports of dead and wounded in Ankara. #NATO stands with our ally #Turkey. We strongly condemn terrorism in all its forms and are closely monitoring developments," wrote Rutte on X.
Turkish Aerospace (Tusas) is a developer and producer of aerospace systems such as fighter planes and drones. Among other things, Tusas co-developed the prototypes of the Turkish Kaan fighter aircraft.
An important defense and aerospace exhibition is taking place in Turkey this week. The defense sector accounts for almost 80 percent of Turkey's export performance. In 2023, the country exported defense goods worth 10.2 billion dollars.
Already the second attack in Turkey this year
This is already the second attack in Turkey this year. In February, three people were killed in an attempted attack on the main courthouse in Istanbul, including the two attackers.
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