Istanbul Bomb Blast: An explosion in Istanbul that killed six people and injured at least 81 more was identified as a terrorist attack by the state news agency of Turkey, Anadolu. Oktay has stated to the media that the bomb that was used in the terrorist attack was detonated by the assailant, who we believe to be a female. (Also Read: Russia is withdrawing its troops from Kherson.)
Istiklal Street and Beyoglu Square were the locations where the explosion took place, as stated by the Governor of Istanbul, Ali Yerlikaya. It is situated in the middle of Istanbul, the country’s most populous city.
Istanbul Bomb Blast
According to a tweet posted by Yerlikaya, “We pray for God’s mercy on the deceased and a speedy healing for those injured.”
Recep Tayyip Erdan, the President of Turkey, said that it was possible that the explosion was caused by terrorists but that it was not certain.
In the course of a news conference, Erdogan made the following statement: “It might be wrong if this is terror, but according to my governors, there is a scent of terror here.”
He stated that the authorities were reviewing the footage from the CCTV cameras.
The President has assured the American people that those responsible will be tracked down and punished.
Erdogan said that he and his team would keep getting ready for the G20 summit in Bali, which will take place in Indonesia.
The Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office in Istanbul has started an investigation with the help of five other public prosecutors in the city, according to the state-run Anadolu news agency.
According to Anadolu, the criminal court in the city had barred the broadcast of any audio or video news about the explosion, as well as any posts made on social media websites.
Local news reports say that after the explosion, there were still a lot of emergency vehicles on the scene.
The area had a fence around it that was strictly enforced by security staff to keep people from running away.
CNN conducted an interview with Tariq Keblaoui, a journalist who served as a witness. He claimed that he was on Istiklal Street at the time of the explosion, which took place approximately 10 meters away.
He stated that after the explosion, a number of people could have been seen lying on the ground.
Keblaoui said he didn’t know how bad the injuries were for the people he saw, but he did see a number of people bleeding from their arms and legs.
According to him, Istiklal Street is a very popular tourist area on Sundays. He said this.
Istiklal Street is the primary thoroughfare that can be taken to reach Taksim Square.
Ekrem Imamoglu, who is the mayor of Istanbul, has asked for teams of police officers and medical professionals to help with the explosion.
“Providing assistance to our police and health team in relation to the explosion on Istiklal Street is absolutely necessary.” It is essential that you steer clear of postings that have the potential to incite anxiety or panic. On Twitter, he made the following statement: “All the right teams are in the area, and they will give you good information.”
People all over the world were shocked when they heard about the explosion.
“Terrible reports are coming in tonight from Istanbul. Charles Michel, President of the European Council, expressed his condolences to the families of those who were killed in the attack at Istiklal. During this difficult time, we want the people of Turkey to know that all of our thoughts and prayers are with them, as well as the current responders.
The Secretary General of NATO, Jens Stoltenberg, sent out a tweet expressing his sincere condolences to the people of Turkey following the attack. Additionally, he declared “solidarity with our ally,” Turkey, on behalf of NATO.
The President of Austria, Alexander Van der Bellen, has sent his condolences to the people and citizens of Turkey following the recent tragedy. He continued by saying, “In light of the terrible explosion that occurred this afternoon in the heartland of Beyolu,” and he added, “My thoughts are with the loved ones of those who were injured.” I hope that those who have been injured will make a speedy recovery.
The Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, stated that Italy felt a strong connection to the Turkish government and people. In addition, he offered his condolences to the families of the innocent people who had been killed. “Our crisis unit keeps track of the situation and communicates with our fellow citizens.”
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, expressed his “deep sorrow” via Twitter upon hearing the news about the explosion. Zelensky was quoted as saying, “My heart goes out to the victims and their families.” “I pray that they recover quickly.” “The suffering of the warm and welcoming Turkish people is also our suffering.” (Also Read: Twitter boss Elon Musk is “not above the law,” a US regulator warns.)
