On October 23, a factory in Ankara, Turkey, was the target of a terrorist attack that resulted in casualties. According to reports from Turkey’s Anadolu Agency and the Türkiye Today website, the attacked facility belongs to Turkish Aerospace Industries and is located in the Kahramankazan district of Ankara. The incident began with a suicide bombing at the factory entrance, followed by gunfire, leading to multiple injuries and fatalities. In response to the unfolding situation, personnel on-site were directed to nearby shelters for safety. Security forces, firefighters, and medical teams were dispatched to the scene promptly.
Turkey’s Interior Minister, Ali Yerlikaya, took to social media to confirm the attack and express his condolences for the victims while wishing a speedy recovery to those injured. He also assured the public that updates regarding the situation would be provided.
Ankara’s Mayor, Mansur Yavaş, expressed deep sorrow over the attack and condemned terrorism in his statements. As reported by Reuters, Turkish Aerospace Industries plays a critical role in Turkey’s defense and aviation sectors, notably developing the domestically-produced fifth-generation fighter jet, the KAAN, which successfully completed its maiden flight earlier this year.
