ANKARA, Oct 23 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- A terrorist attack struck the facilities of Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) in the Turkish capital Ankara, a Turkish top official announced Wednesday.
The attack killed and wounded people, Turkiye’s Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on X, according to Anadolu Agency.
He called on the public to rely on statements from official sources for the latest developments
Also posted on X, Turkiye's Centre for Combating Disinformation urged the public to watch for statements from official sources and to avoid "unfounded" allegations.
An explosion and gunshots were heard on Wednesday at Turkish Aerospace Industries’ facilities in Ankara's Kahramankazan district.
Security forces, firefighters, and paramedics were dispatched to the area.
It was reported that the defence firm’s personnel were directed to shelters for security reasons.
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