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At least 2 blasts rock Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport
At least 2 blasts rock Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport, multiple injuries reported
At least two explosions have been reported at Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport. Many people have been wounded, according to Turkish media.The blasts occurred in the airport’s International Arrivals Terminal.A Turkish official confirmed to Reuters that two explosions have hit the airport.
According to some Turkish media, the blasts were terrorist attacks targeting two separate locations in the airport.More than 40 people have been injured in explosions at Ataturk Airport in Istanbul, broadcaster Haberturk reports.Many people caught in the blasts and near the airport posted photos and videos from the scene, showing the destruction caused by the explosions as well as people hiding in various places in search of safety.Gunfire was heard from the car park near the airport, CNN Turk reports, citing the witnesses.
Four armed men were reportedly seen running away from the terminal building after the explosions, according to Turkey’s NTV channel.
10 dead and 40 injured in 'suicide bomb attack' as two explosions and gunfire rock Istanbul's Ataturk airport
- Two hand grenades reported to have exploded at Istanbul's Ataturk airport
- Gunfire also reported to have broken out from the direction of its car park
- Witnesses say four men were seen running away from terminal building
- Initial reports claim around 40 people have been injured in the explosions
- CNN Turk reports that Turkish officials suspect it is a suicide bomb attack
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Re: At least 2 blasts rock Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport
Is there any analysis of the attack forthcoming?
We live in a time in which decent and otherwise sensible people are surrendering too easily to the hectoring of morons or extremists.
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Re: At least 2 blasts rock Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport
Thanks for sharing and starting the thread Common!
Not surprisingly, it appears to be ISIS.
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Re: At least 2 blasts rock Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport
Goose wrote:
Is there any analysis of the attack forthcoming?
Just turn on the TV and there is all kinds of analysis.
Only one problem as usual most of it is wrong!
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Re: At least 2 blasts rock Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport
It most likely is PKK or ISIS.
The PKK vs Turkey has been going on for about 30 years.
Turkey's entry into the fight against ISIS is much more recent as the group itself as an organized group is much more current. As in many of the mideast countries there are factions in Turkey (as well as other mideast entities) that have and do support ISIS.
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