Turkish Aerospace Attack Sparks International Condemnation

A terrorist attack at the Turkish Aerospace Industries headquarters in Ankara left five dead and 22 injured. The attackers, linked to the PKK, were killed by security forces. The incident drew international condemnation and prompted Turkish airstrikes against PKK targets in northern Iraq and Syria.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 24-10-2024 02:55 IST | Created: 24-10-2024 02:55 IST
Turkish Aerospace Attack Sparks International Condemnation
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In a shocking attack at the Turkish Aerospace Industries headquarters in Ankara, five individuals lost their lives while 22 were injured. Security forces swiftly neutralized the two attackers, whom officials suspect were affiliated with the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK).

Following the attack, Turkey's air forces launched retaliatory strikes, targeting 32 PKK strongholds in northern Iraq and Syria. The strikes reportedly killed numerous PKK members. Meanwhile, investigations are underway, according to state-run Anadolu Agency.

The global reaction was swift, with NATO, the United States, and the European Union all condemning the attack. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, attending a BRICS conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin, expressed gratitude for international support.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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