Explosion Rocks Turkey’s Defense Industry Complex in Ankara, Labeled as Terror Attack

An explosion hit the gate of the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS) headquarters near Ankara on Wednesday, causing multiple casualties. Turkish authorities have described the incident as a terrorist attack.

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

According to Turkey’s HaberTurk TV, workers at the facility took shelter on site following the explosion. Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya confirmed the incident on social media, labeling it a “terror attack” and indicating that there were casualties, though he did not provide further details.

“A terrorist attack has been carried out against the Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc. facilities in Kahramankazan, Ankara,” Yerlikaya wrote on X.

This incident is still developing, and further updates are expected as more information becomes available.