Terror in Turkey: Attackers Hit Aerospace Company in Ankara, Multiple Casualties

By Bob Hoge | 11:27 AM on October 23, 2024

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Apparent terrorists struck Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc. (TUSAS) in Ankara, officials said Wednesday. At least three people were killed and 14 injured in the attack, while two of the assailants were taken out.

Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya posted to the social media platform X:

Two terrorists were neutralized in the terrorist attack targeting the Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc. (TUSAŞ) Ankara Kahramankazan facilities.

Unfortunately, we have 3 martyrs and 14 injured in the attack.

May God have mercy on our martyrs and I wish a speedy recovery to our wounded.
I condemn this heinous attack. Our struggle will continue with determination and resolve until the last terrorist is neutralized

Please take into consideration the statements made by official sources.

YENİ BİLGİ-1

Türk Havacılık ve Uzay Sanayii AŞ. (TUSAŞ) Ankara Kahramankazan tesislerine yönelik terör saldırısında 2 terörist etkisiz hale getirilmiştir.

Saldırıda maalesef 3 şehidimiz, 14 yaralımız var.

Şehitlerimize Allah’tan rahmet; yaralılarımıza acil şifalar diliyorum.…
— Ali Yerlikaya (@AliYerlikaya) October 23, 2024

There are also reports that hostages may have been taken.

Ongoing terrorist attack in Ankara Turkey right now. Nobody knows what group was behind the attack. I pray for the safety of civilians pic.twitter.com/xKpE42bkOb
— Drew Pavlou 🇦🇺🇺🇸🇺🇦🇹🇼 (@DrewPavlou) October 23, 2024

The identity of the group behind the attack has not been determined, nor their motive. There was at least one loud explosion in what was possibly a suicide bombing:

ATTACK IN TURKEY

Terrorists armed with assault rifles and explosives launched an attack on the Turkish Aerospace Industries HQ near Ankara, resulting in multiple casualties and injuries. Reports suggest hostages may be held at the site, and some sources indicate a possible… https://t.co/ViEnHfg4IK pic.twitter.com/pbxgQ30rLP
— Open Source Intel (@Osint613) October 23, 2024

A social media video verified and geolocated by CNN showed the moment an explosion rocked the TUSAS headquarters. After the blast, a person holding a firearm is seen running in what appears to be a parking lot.
Ankara mayor Mansur Yavas said he was “saddened” by the attack on TUSAS, a major defense company.
TUSAS was incorporated into Turkey’s Ministry of Industry and Technology in 1973 in order to reduce the country’s “foreign dependence in defense industry,” according to its website.
Turkish Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc said an investigation has been launched into the attack.

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was in the Russian city of Kazan to attend the annual BRICS summit when the attack occurred. He's expected to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin later Wednesday.

The situation is ongoing and we will bring you updates as they become available.