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Scenes of panic broke out in Alexandretta, in the Turkish province of Hatay, after a strong explosion It happened in the center of the city. After the incident, the two bombers behind the attack died.
The Turkish media reported a terrorist attack by the PKK and a suicide bomber. The extent of the concern is reflected in the videos circulating on the Internet when ambulances and police cars appear to be blocking the scene of the explosion.
«Turkish security forces kill two fighters in the southern province of Hatay after clashes broke out in a large explosion in the area.“Said Interior Minister Suleiman Soilou.
The militants were spotted by authorities at a checkpoint in the Paya district of Hatay, the provincial governor said, adding that one of them was neutralized after clashes in the Iskenderun (Alexandretta) area.
According to the report, there was an exchange of gunfire during the incident, while two terrorists were in the crosshairs of the police.
It is alleged that a person alleged to be a suicide bomber in Hatay Iskenderun detonated the bomb after a clash with the police. pic.twitter.com/qqJmd611Lg
– Ahmet Kanbal (@ahmetkanball) October 26, 2020
The mayor of the area said that one suspect carried out the suicide bombing, while the second initially escaped and was later neutralized by Turkish security forces.
The Daily Sabah notes that the PKK is responsible for the attack.
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Explosion hits downtown Iskenderun, Turkey
Turkish officials say police were chasing two terrorists before the blast.
Shots were exchanged before the explosion.pic.twitter.com/SdVv6kKZL3– Maurice Martin ♦ ️ (@ MauriceMartin01) October 26, 2020
According to the Turkish Milliyet, it all started when the security forces tried to stop a vehicle with two suspects.
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