WARNING: The video below contains the opening moments of the terror attack on a peace rally in Turkey that has, so far, claimed the lives of 80 people and injured nearly 130. The video is not graphic, but do know that it does show the initial moments of the attack.
We condemn the latest violent attack in #Ankara. All of us must stand united against terror.
— U.S. Embassy Türkiye (@USEmbassyTurkey) October 10, 2015
The Guardian reports that two explosions targeted protests on Saturday morning as they gathered to protest against violent clashes between authorities and Kursish separatists. The number of those killed or injured in the blast continues to change in the wake of the attacks:
The health minister confirmed 86 people were killed in the blasts and 126 were wounded. . It is believed the death toll could continue to rise.
Immediately after the attack at least 20 bodies could be seen covered by bloodstained flags on the road. Witnesses said the blasts were seconds apart shortly after 10am and were so powerful they rocked nearby high-rise buildings.
The Turkish president, Tayyip Erdoğan, condemned the double bombing, saying the attack targeted the country’s unity and peace. In a statement posted on the presidency’s website, Erdoğan said: “I strongly condemn this heinous attack on our unity and our country’s peace.
“No matter what its origin, aim or name, we are against any form of terrorist act or terrorist organisation. We are obliged to be against it together.”
#Ankaradayız
Emek, Barış ve Demokrasi Mitingindeki patlama anı videosu#dokuz8 / @meliketmbk pic.twitter.com/it3dodESKz— dokuz8haber (@dokuz8haber) October 10, 2015
Another video captures the panic in the aftermath of the explosions, while photographs do show bodies and carnage following the attack. No one has taken credit yet.
https://twitter.com/seruzer/status/652744834931892224
(Via sezer keleş / dokuz8 / Mashable / The Guardian)