On Sunday, chaos and fear shook the streets of Ankara as a suicide bombing at the gate of the Interior Ministry. One of the attackers was killed in the explosion, while the other was shot dead by police and injured two security officers. The Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was present at the Parliament during the time of the attack. Now, the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) has claimed responsibility for the attack, leaving the Turkish government and its citizens reeling from the impact.
The PKK released a statement to the ANF news agency claiming responsibility for a recent attack on a Turkish military base. The group declared the attack a success and accused the government of downplaying the casualties. They also claimed that the attack was carried out by their “Immortal Brigade”.
The deadly blast occurred at the start of the new legislative session. as it demonstrates the PKK’s determination to challenge the Turkish government’s authority. The Interior Ministry is located just across the street from the Parliament complex, where lawmakers were convening for the new session.
In response to the attack, Turkish authorities have closed off streets and launched a thorough search for any traces of explosives. According to reports, the perpetrators of the attack had previously killed a veterinarian and stole his vehicle in a village in central Anatolia. Despite this heinous act, the opening session of the new parliamentary term continued as planned, with increased security measures in place.
As the investigation into the Ankara bombing continues, the country braces itself for any further violence or retaliation. The PKK has sent a clear message to the Turkish government, and the ramifications of this attack are likely to have far-reaching consequences for the country.
With information from Euronews
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