Bomb Blast Rocks Ankara Near Parliament
Ankara was rocked by a terror blast just hours before parliament was set to resume. A bomb exploded near the Interior Ministry’s General Directorate of Security, injuring two police officers.
Explosive Attack Sparks Panic
The attack, confirmed by Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya as a “terrorist attack,” involved gunfire and a vehicle bomb at the ministry’s entrance gate. One attacker triggered the explosives, while another was quickly neutralised by security forces. The explosion sparked a fire and chaos in the heart of Turkey’s capital.
No Terror Group Claims Responsibility Yet
Despite the heightened security and swift police response with roadblocks, the identity of the attackers remains a mystery. No group has come forward to claim the attack so far.
Minister Vows Crackdown on Terrorists
“Our struggle will continue until the last terrorist is neutralised,” Interior Minister Yerlikaya declared on social media, promising relentless action against terrorism.
The incident has sent shockwaves through Ankara, raising urgent concerns over the safety of Turkey’s government institutions just before parliament reconvenes.