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Explosion in Ankara – Ministry speaks of a bomb attack
October 1, 2023, 9:30 a.m
There is an explosion in the Turkish capital Ankara this morning. The Interior Ministry speaks of a bomb attack. Two police officers were slightly injured in a subsequent exchange of fire.
The Turkish capital Ankara was rocked by a massive explosion this morning. occurred. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya speaks on Platform X about a bomb attack near the ministry. The Interior Ministry said it was a “terrorist attack.” Two “terrorists” approached the entrance to the ministry’s security directorate in a light military vehicle at around 9:30 a.m. local time (8:30 a.m. CEST) and carried out an explosive attack there. Two police officers were injured. Numerous police and rescue vehicles were on duty.
The incident occurred on the day that Parliament is about to end its summer break and meet for its first session.
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