Blinken 'strongly' condemns Ankara terror attack
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken "strongly" condemned a fatal terror attack Wednesday against the Ankara headquarters of Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ) that killed at least five people and injured 22.
"The United States stands with our Ally Türkiye and strongly condemns today's terrorist attack. My thoughts are with the victims and their families," Blinken wrote on X.
Meanwhile, White House's National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby extended Washington's thoughts to "the victims of the horrible terror attack in Ankara, Türkiye."
"This morning, our prayers are with all of those affected and their families, and of course, also the people of Turkey at this very difficult time," he told reporters at a briefing.
"Turkish authorities, as they said it, are investigating this as a possible terrorist attack, and while we don't yet know the motive or who is exactly behind it, we strongly condemn this act of violence," he added.
Global condemnation follows terrorist attack
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev sent a message of condolence to Erdoğan following the terrorist attack.
In the message, Aliyev stated that they were deeply saddened by the loss of life and injuries in the attack and said, "I strongly condemn this treacherous act of terrorism, I express my deepest condolences to you, the families and relatives of the victims, and I wish healing to the wounded."
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Gutteres strongly condemned the terrorist attack on TUSAŞ.
Expressing his deepest condolences to the victims and their families, Gutteres wished a speedy recovery to the wounded and expressed the United Nations' solidarity with the people and government of Türkiye.
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