Explosion rocks Turkey’s defense industry complex in Ankara

TURKEY — An explosion hit the gate of the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS) headquarters near Ankara on Wednesday, Turkish news outlets reported.

TUSAS is an engine manufacturer for the Turkish defense industry. A series of explosions and gunshots were heard during live footage published by the IHA news agency. Police and other emergency teams were dispatched to the headquarters.

Turkey’s HaberTurk TV said workers took shelter on site.

Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya labeled the explosion a “terror attack”, indicating that there were casualties. Yerlikaya did not provide more details.

This is a breaking story and will be updated

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