WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 The US Embassy in Turkey condemned the attempted terrorist attack in Ankara, noting solidarity with its NATO ally in the fight against terrorism.
“We strongly condemn the terrorist attack this morning against Turkey, our NATO ally… we remain in solidarity with Turkey (in the fight) against terrorism,” the diplomatic mission said in a statement published on the social network X.
They also offered condolences to the victims, wishing them a quick recovery.
The head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Turkey, Ali Erlikaya, on Sunday announced an attempted terrorist attack near the ministry building in the center of Ankara, one terrorist was blown up, the other was neutralized. During the shootout, two police officers were slightly wounded.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called the attempted terrorist attack on Sunday morning «the last gasps of terrorists» against the country.