Turkey: Erdogan reacts as terrorist attack on TAI facility, leaves 4 dead, scores injured
No fewer than four people have been confirmed killed and others injured after a terrorist attack occurred at the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) headquarters in Ankara.
The country’s Interior Minister, Ali Yerlikaya, confirmed that the two terrorists responsible for the attack were “neutralized.”
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who is attending the BRICS summit in Russia, strongly condemned the attack, describing it as “heinous” and reaffirming the country’s commitment to combating terrorism.
He said, “I condemn this heinous attack on facilities of The Turkish Aerospace Industries. We have four martyrs, 14 injured.”
Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz echoed the sentiment, emphasizing that the attack targeted Turkey’s defense industry successes.
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan vowed to continue fighting against terrorist elements and their supporters, both domestically and internationally.
Reports say the attack involved a combination of gunfire and explosives, with reports indicating that the terrorists arrived at the scene by taxi.
CCTV footage showed a man and woman carrying assault rifles, and witnesses described hearing a large explosion followed by gunfire.
In the aftermath of the attack, several high-ranking officials, including Defense Minister Yasar Guler and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, condemned the incident and expressed solidarity with Turkey.
Guler pledged to avenge the attack and neutralize all terrorist elements, while Rutte emphasized NATO’s support for its ally Turkey.
The Turkish government has launched an investigation into the attack, with Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç announcing that the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office will lead the probe.
The incident has sparked widespread condemnation and outrage, with many leaders reaffirming their commitment to combating terrorism and supporting Turkey in its efforts to ensure national security.
