Turkiye says ‘terrorist attack’ took place in Ankara

The interior ministry, a “terrorist attack” occurred on Sunday in Ankara near the Turkish parliament, and it resulted in injuries to two police officers.

‘terrorist attack’ in Ankara: According to the government, two terrorists detonated a bomb “in front of the entrance gate of the General Directorate of Security of our Ministry of the Interior” at around 9:30 am (0630 GMT).

The ministry claimed on social media that “two officers suffered minor injuries” and added that they “neutralized one of the terrorists, while the other blew himself up.”

According to Turkish media, the targeted neighborhood accommodates the Turkish parliament, and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was schedule to deliver a speech there today, along with several other ministries.

In the cordoned-off area, where emergency personnel were present, TV station NTV reported hearing gunfire.

The Ankara prosecutor’s office announced the launch of an investigation, leading to the prohibition of access to the area.

The attack wasn’t immediately claimed.

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