published at 14:51
14:51
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A number of people are dead and injured after an explosion outside an aviation company near the Turkish city of Ankara, the country’s interior minister says.
Local media reported a blast and shooting outside Turkish Aerospace Industries, which is located some 40km (25 miles) outside Ankara.
Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya wrote on X that a “terrorist attack” was carried out against the company and “unfortunately, we have martyrs and injured people”.
We’re working to bring you details on the situation, so stay with us.
He however did not provide specific casualty figures but promised to keep the public informed about developments, urging reliance on official sources for information.
Local media reported a blast and shooting outside the site some 40km (25 miles) outside Ankara.
Emergency services gather at site of explosion
published at 15:08
15:08
We’re now seeing some pictures of the scene in Ankara, where heavy gunfire and explosions have been heard at an aerospace factory in the Turkish capital.
Ambulances, fire-fighters and members of the security services have been sent to the site, which is owned by the company Turkish Aerospace Industries.
TAI is a key player in Turkey’s aerospace industry, designing, developing, and manufacturing various air platforms.
