ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly condemned the cowardly attack on TUSAS (Turk Havacilik ve Uzay Sanayii AS) facilities in Ankara, Turkiye, which left four people dead and wounded 14 others.
In a statement today, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering support for Turkiye’s efforts to combat terrorism and expressed solidarity with the Turkish people.
She extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and wished for the swift recovery of those injured.
The spokesperson expressed confidence that the resilient Turkish nation will overcome the threat of terrorism with its characteristic courage and determination.
At least four people were killed and 14 others wounded in a terrorist attack on Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), a leading state-owned defence firm near Ankara, Turkiye’s interior minister said on Wednesday.
The attack took place in the Kahramankazan district 25 miles north of the capital when a huge explosion rocked the area followed by gunfire, local media reported.
Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said, “We have three martyrs and 14 injured in the attack.” He further said that security forces had “neutralised two terrorists” involved in the assault.
Yerlikaya described the incident as a “terrorist attack” and conveyed his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. The attack occurred around 4 p.m. local time (8 a.m. Eastern), causing significant damage to the TAI headquarters, where a fire broke out following the explosion.
Video footage aired by Turkish media showed smoke billowing from the facility, with security personnel, firefighters, and paramedics rushing to the scene. There were also reports of an ongoing “hostage situation,” according to Haberturk TV.
There has been no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack.
