Several people killed after terrorist attack in Turkey’s defense industry center

This article was originally published in Türkiye

A suicide attack was carried out this Wednesday at the headquarters of Turkey Turkish Aerospace IndustriesIn the Kahramankazan district of the capital, ankaraAn employee of an air weapons factory, who spoke toeuronewsSpeaking on condition of anonymity, he said that he was informed that a suicide attack was organized on the campus.

“They told us it was a terrorist act and that we should not leave our posts,” he said. He said that a clash broke out between the security forces and the perpetrators of the attack. Has occurred An explosion and a long shootout,

The source also said The collision took place near the entrance of the industrial complexSecurity forces and medical personnel were sent to the area after the incident. Interior Minister, Ali Yerlikayaalso made statements about the incident and mentioned “numerous martyrs” without giving any balance.

Yerlikaya declared: “Unfortunately, there have been our martyrs and wounded following the attack. I wish Allah’s mercy on our martyrs; I wish a speedy recovery for our wounded.”

In 2023, the Kurdistan Workers’ Party claimed responsibility for an attack that killed two of its members and injured several police officers.

In 2022, a bomb attack on Istanbul’s central Istiklal Street killed six people and injured 53.