Multiple Explosions Rock Ataturk Airport in Istanbul
Mother Jones
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At least ten people are dead after explosions hit Ataturk airport in Istanbul on Tuesday, Turkey’s Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag has confirmed. The explosions reportedly took place outside the international terminal, the third largest airport in Europe.
Picture of the terminal after one of the blast, damage suggest powerful blast rather than a grenade #Istanbul pic.twitter.com/3sRSe7lP5a
— Michael Horowitz (@michaelh992)
Another Turkish official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, told multiple media outlets that two suicide bombers attempted to enter the terminal but were stopped by police gunfire. The two suspects then blew themselves up.
At least 20 people have been reported wounded.
US Consulate working to determine if US citizens are among victims in #Turkey. Updates forthcoming.
— Travel – State Dept (@TravelGov)
This is a breaking news story. We will update as more news becomes available.
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