Condolences Pour in After Ankara Attack
The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has extended his condolences to Turkey following a terrorist attack on Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) facilities in the capital Ankara.
The attack, which left three people dead and 14 wounded, has sparked widespread condemnation from the international community.
"We await information but condemn this attack on civilians. We send our condolences to the families of the victims and hope for the full recovery of those injured," said Farhan Haq, UN deputy spokesman, speaking on behalf of Guterres.
Turkish Interior Minister, Ali Yerlikaya, also confirmed that two terrorists were neutralised in the attack.
Condemnations Flood In
Russian President, Vladimir Putin, offered condolences to Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on the sidelines of a BRICS group summit in Kazan.
"We are very glad to welcome you to Kazan, but before we start work, I would like to express my condolences in connection with the terrorist attack. Media reports are coming in about the terrorist attack in Türkiye," Putin said.
Rosneft also condemned the attack, stating that Russia "condemns any manifestations of terrorism."
NATO Secretary-General, Mark Rutte, expressed solidarity with Turkey, saying, "Deeply concerning reports of dead and wounded in Ankara. NATO stands with our Ally Turkey. We strongly condemn terrorism in all its forms and are monitoring developments closely."
Security forces, firefighters, and paramedics rushed to the scene, and the defence firm’s personnel were directed to shelters for security reasons.
Investigation Underway
Ankara prosecutors have launched an investigation into the terrorist attack, which targeted the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) facility.
Conclusion
The international community has come together to condemn the senseless violence that occurred in Ankara, and our thoughts are with the families of the victims and those injured. As the investigation continues, it is clear that terrorism must be condemned in all its forms, and efforts to combat this scourge must be strengthened.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who was targeted in the Ankara attack?
A: Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) facilities in the capital Ankara were targeted in the attack.
Q: How many people were killed in the attack?
A: Three people were killed in the attack.
Q: How many people were injured in the attack?
A: 14 people were injured in the attack.
Q: Who offered condolences to Turkey following the attack?
A: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte all condemned the attack and offered their condolences to Turkey.