Terror attack leaves ‘dead and wounded’ as gunfire erupts after ‘suicide bombing’ at Turkish defence company

A terror attack in Turkey has left an unknown number of dead and injured, officials said.

According to Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya, the attack was carried out against the Turkish Aerospace Industry (TAI).

Photos from the scene show a large plume of smoke rising and significant damage caused to structures outside the building.

Firefighters and medical teams were sent to the area after explosions and gunshots were reportedly heard at the facility near the capital Ankara.

Staff at the company, a defense industry manufacturer, were evacuated and told to seek shelter.

Video footage from the scene showed a plume of smoke rising after explosions were reportedly heard

Mansur Yavas, Mayor of Ankara, said: “I am deeply saddened by the conflict and terrorist attack that took place on the TAI facility in Ankara.

“I wish God’s mercy for our martyrs and a speedy recovery for our wounded. We condemn terrorism.’

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