Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Terror Attack At Istanbul's Ataturk Airport -- News Updates



Daily Mail: Suicide bombers kill at least 10 and wound 40 when they blow themselves up as police shot at them in Brussels-style attack on Istanbul airport

* Twin explosions rocked Istanbul's Ataturk airport in what officials say was a suicide attack
* Gunfire also reported to have broken out from the direction of its car park
* Initial reports claim around 40 people have been injured in the explosions
* At least 10 people have died, with taxi drivers ferrying injured to hospital

Suicide bombers have killed at least 10 and wounded 40 at Istanbul's Ataturk airport after blowing themselves up as police opened fire, according to Turkish officials.

It is understood that a 'terrorist' first opened fire with a Kalashnikov, before blowing himself up.

It is not yet clear how many attackers were involved as witnesses reported twin blasts that struck at the International Arrivals Terminal at 7.50pm GMT - 9.50pm local time.

The first photographs to emerge from the airport show a scene of devastation, with debris and what appear to be ceiling tiles scattered over the taxi ranks outside the airport.

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Terror Attack At Istanbul's Ataturk Airport -- News Updates

Istanbul Atatürk Airport Attack Live Updates: Explosions, Gunfire Reported In Turkey -- IBTimes
Ten killed, many wounded in suicide attack at Istanbul airport -- Reuters
Istanbul Ataturk airport attack: At least 10 reported dead -- BBC
Turkey airport attack: 10 killed in explosions at Istanbul Atatürk -- The Guardian
At least 10 killed in suicide attack at Istanbul’s airport, officials say -- Washington Post
At least 10 dead in blast at Istanbul airport -- USA Today
At least 10 dead, dozens more injured in double suicide bombing at Istanbul airport -- FOX News
Explosions Rock Istanbul Airport, Multiple Deaths Reported -- NBC
10 killed, 60 injured in Istanbul Atatürk Airport terror attacks -- Daily Sabah
At least 10 killed as two explosions hit Istanbul's Atatürk Airport: Justice minister -- Hurriyet Daily News

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