Armed assailants launched a deadly terror attack on the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS) headquarters in the capital, Ankara, on Wednesday.
Armed assailants launched a deadly terror attack on the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS) headquarters in the capital, Ankara, on Wednesday. At least four people lost their lives, and 14 others were injured in the attack, which targeted one of Turkey’s largest defense companies, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya confirmed.
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🇹🇷🚨According to the Interior Ministry, 4 people were killed and 14 others were injured as a result of today's terrorist attack in .
Two attackers were killed, and the third continues to hold hostages in one of the buildings of the TUSAŞ company complex. pic.twitter.com/jUE7tbnQMH
CCTV footage captured the harrowing moments of the attack, showing both a male and a female assailant firing gunshots in the vicinity of the TUSAS headquarters, located on the outskirts of Ankara. The footage, which surfaced shortly after the incident, shows one of the attackers holding a firearm and running in what appears to be a parking lot.
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A terrorist attack is ongoing in Turkey’s capital, Ankara, targeting the headquarters of the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI).
CCTV footage shows attackers, likely with suicide vests, including a female attacker.
Blasts and gunshots were heard. pic.twitter.com/YcTTEt13jg
▶️ CCTV footage shows terrorists firing guns near an aerospace facility in Turkey's capital, Ankara. pic.twitter.com/XwOmHnfr0d
— Azadar Hussain (@Azadar04)⚡️ CCTV footage shows two terrorists who are believed to be behind the attack in Turkey, targeting an aerospace company.
It is believed that four people have been killed and 14 injured.
A large blast and gunfire was heard outside the building at 16:00 Wednesday the 23rd October. pic.twitter.com/237ziEt502
Government officials swiftly condemned the attack, with Yerlikaya vowing to continue Turkey’s fight against terrorism with "determination" until all threats are neutralized. “I condemn this heinous attack. Our fight will continue with determination and determination until the last terrorist is neutralized. May God have mercy on our martyrs. I wish a speedy recovery to our injured," he stated.
Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavas expressed his sorrow over the attack, calling it a hit on a key pillar of the nation’s defense industry. The Turkish Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc announced that a thorough investigation has been launched to uncover the full scope of the incident.
The attackers, two of whom were killed during the incident, launched their assault on TUSAS, a major aerospace company incorporated into Turkey’s Ministry of Industry and Technology in 1973 to reduce foreign reliance in the defense sector. The company is known for producing armed drones and fighter jets, playing a crucial role in Turkey's military capabilities.
Mehmet Demiroglu, the general manager of TUSAS, left a high-profile defense fair early to return to Ankara after the attack, state news agency Anadolu reported.
The timing of the attack coincided with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s attendance at the annual BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, where he is expected to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The US State Department has confirmed it is "tracking reports" of the attack, while NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expressed his support for Turkey, stating, “NATO stands with Turkey.”