By james art Authorities said suspected Kurdish militants set off explosives and opened fire at the state-run space and defense company TUSAS on Wednesday.
Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said the two attackers – a man and a woman – were killed in the incident, while at least 22 people were injured.
I am horrified by the terrorist attack in Ankara.
We stand shoulder to shoulder with Turkey as a NATO ally and close friend.
Our thoughts are with the families of the victims and all those affected.
— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) October 23, 2024
In an X post on Wednesday evening, Sir Keir Starmer offered his condolences to the families of the victims.
He said: “I am horrified by the terrorist attack in Ankara.
“We stand side by side with Turkey as a NATO ally and close friend.
“Our thoughts are with the families of the victims and all those affected.”
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called the attack “heinous”, while a statement from the US Embassy said Washington “strongly” condemned the attack.