A terrorist attack took place in Turkey on Wednesday amid the Israel-Iran war. This attack was carried out on the headquarters of defense company Turkish Aerospace Industries in Ankara, the capital of Turkey. 10 people were killed in the terrorist attack and this attack was carried out by three terrorists. There was also a woman terrorist in this. Security forces killed two attackers including a female terrorist.
The most important thing is that the timing of the attack has been chosen very thoughtfully. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is not present in the country at present, he has reached Russia on Wednesday to participate in the BRICS Summit. In such a situation, it is believed that this attack has been carried out with a lot of planning.
Turkey carried out air strikes on Syria and Iraq
Let us tell you that after the terrorist attack, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has taken revenge for this attack. The Turkish Air Force on Wednesday attacked positions of Kurdish militants in Iraq and Syria. Turkey has carried out massive air strikes in neighboring countries Syria and Iraq.
More than 30 bases destroyed in air strikes – Turkish Defense Ministry
Turkey's Defense Ministry said in a brief statement that more than 30 targets had been “destroyed” in the air strikes. Security forces have also killed two terrorists. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan confirmed the death toll and condemned it as a “despicable terrorist attack”.
The site, located in Kahramancajan, a small town about 40 kilometers (25 miles) north of Ankara, initially showed massive plumes of smoke and flames burning, local media said. The attackers were seen carrying assault rifles and backpacks as they entered.
News agency AFP cited Haberturk TV as saying there was a “hostage situation”, although it did not provide further details, while private television network NTV reported gunfire after the explosion, which occurred around 4:00 p.m. ( 1300 GMT).
The blast coincided with a major trade fair for defense and aerospace industries in Istanbul, which Ukraine's top diplomat visited earlier this week.
The targeted company TUSAS holds an important position in Turkey's defense and aviation industry. It manufactures the country's first national combat aircraft, KAAN, among other projects and has over 10,000 employees.
How did the Turks take revenge?
Following the attack on Turkish airline TUSAS, the Turkish Air Force attacked Kurdish militant positions in Iraq and Syria, killing five and destroying more than 30 targets. People are still reported being held hostage during a major trade fair in Istanbul.
Who is the terrorist organization PKK?
According to the information received, PKK has taken responsibility for the terrorist attack in Turkey. Let us tell you that PKK is a militant organization which was founded in 1978 by Abdullah Ocalan with the aim of gaining more political and cultural rights for Kurds in Turkey. Initially having Marxist–Leninist ideology, the PKK evolved into a more nationalist movement.
The group launched an armed insurgency in 1984 fighting for Kurdish autonomy, resulting in a long, bloody conflict with the Turkish state that left thousands dead. The PKK uses guerrilla warfare tactics, targeting Turkish military and civilian sites.
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