Russian Ambassador In Turkey Shot, Seriously Wounded In Ankara Attack

The Russian ambassador to Ankara, Andrey Karlov, has been shot in Ankara, according to CNN Turk. Turkish NTV adds that the ambassador has been seriously wounded in the attack, and CNN Turk adds a man man opened fire in the air then fired twice at the
ambassador, who was shot in the back.

The following photo from Huyrriet shows the moment of the attack:

The attack took place at the opening of the "Russia through Turks" eyes" photo exhibition, Turkish NTV news channel reports, and adds that there is information that three other people are injured.

NTV also reports that gun sounds are still coming from inside the building and that the attacker is inside and continues to clash with the police.

BREAKING CNN Türk Ankara reporter says Russian ambassador Andrey Karlov to Ankara shot in #Ankara, condition unknown. pic.twitter.com/OaXcD6vYCC

— CNN Türk ENG (@CNNTURK_ENG) December 19, 2016

CNN Turk also adds that the man who shot the ambassador shouted about Aleppo.

Google translation from the latest report via Turkish" Hurriyet:

Hürriyet Ankara representative Deniz Zeyrek said: "We have a photograph from our Ankara buremus and we have a photograph about the incident and there was an exhibition of photographs of Çamkatka while the ambassador spoke to the air before the attacker first shot it and then the ambassador shot him from the back. The ambassador and the aggressor are still inside.Police said in the preparation for the operation that "

Hürriyet photomuhavi Ha?im K?l?ç explained the people living there: There was a photo exhibition organized by the Russian embassy. A man in a black suit was standing behind the ambassador, who we thought was our protection when the embassy was speaking. And then he fired at the air. Then the ambassador shot.

The attacker said more about Aleppo. Then he wanted people to go out. As the people went out, they fired a few more hands into the body of the ambassador. I guess one of those invites came to one of the invites. He said that the Contemporary Arts Center"s security was entering by showing a police ID. There were about 100 people in the guesthouse and they were completely evacuated. As the people ran away, the ambassador fired a few more hands.

Special Operations and police teams surrounded the building. 15-20 hand guns were heard. It is stated that there is a conflict.

In the meantime, Russian officials who spoke to hurriyet.com.tr said that the attacks were carried out by radical Islamic terrorists.

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