Turkey - Suicide bombers detonate explosives at airport, 28 June 2016

[JLSChook]

There are some pretty disturbing gifs on Twitter of the explosions under the #Istanbul hashtag .

I'm not posting them here just in case it is too upsetting to some.

 

[Jax49]

Fox is reporting up to 50 dead...

 

[bluesneakers]

There's another thread:
http://www.websleuths.com/forums/showthread.php?311384-Istanbul-airport-blast-leaves-several-injured

 

[Dr. Know?]

Sorry if this has been posted but some of us were in the Rampage & Terrorist thread...

Video of one of the suicide bombers, falling and his AK47 flying across the floor in the airport before he detonated his suicide vest. Warning!

[video=twitter;747914043118260224]https://twitter.com/deniztemizsoy/status/747914043118260224[/video]

 

[gregjrichards]

Fox News reporting 4 attackers

 

[dotr]

At the time of the attack, 10 flights were airborne heading to U.S. destinations from Ataturk Airport, all of them Turkish Airlines flights. A senior U.S. official told ABC News that the flights will be isolated and searched once they land, after which they will be allowed to proceed to their gates.

The first flight to land on U.S. soil arrived at New York's JFK Airport at 5:30 p.m. without incident. Another flight is scheduled for a 10:15 p.m. arrival. Boston, Chicago, Atlanta, Miami, Washington and San Francisco are all scheduled to have flights from Istanbul arriving tonight

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced added patrols with tactical weapons and equipment at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark airports. The FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force, along with local law enforcement, is coordinating security efforts with the agency.

http://abcnews.go.com/International...-suspended-terrorist-attack/story?id=40200395

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Per CNN: At least 32 dead. 88 wounded.

 

[CARIIS]

CNN

147 injured

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

CNN revision: 31 dead. 147 wounded.

 

[skibaboo]

Sorry if this has been posted but some of us were in the Rampage & Terrorist thread...

Video of one of the suicide bombers, falling and his AK47 flying across the floor in the airport before he detonated his suicide vest. Warning!

[video=twitter;747914043118260224]https://twitter.com/deniztemizsoy/status/747914043118260224[/video]

That's what I saw. I couldn't believe what I was watching, and the children that were right there. Horrific

 

[LaborDayRN]

 

[CARIIS]

Cnn death too 36

CNN just got new video, looks like a stampede

My god this is getting really bad in terms of numbers

how on earth do they run around with one thing holding the suicide vest and firing a machine gun??

 

[CARIIS]

Humm CNN quite scary actually, speculating is that one sent himself off first, distractinn everyone then the other one got in, the third and final is actually in the parking lot

airport down till tomm at earliest

when I first heard I thought tiny airport

Was surprised how long it took him to blow up

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

CNN: Turkish PM reports 136 dead. 147 wounded.

Think I'll take a break from the madness. Prayers for the families of those killed or injured in the blasts.

 

[dotr]

Rbbm. Taxis were also used by the Brussels terrorists, still thinking that cab drivers might actually be the first line of defense, imo.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/201...re-at-istanbul-ataturk-airport-injuries-repo/

Three suicide bombers strike Istanbul Ataturk airport
Turkish PM: 36 dead. Justice minister says 147 injured
Police reportedly believe Isil was behind attack
Officers shot at suspects in international arrivals hall
Fourth suicide bombing in Turkey this year
Third busiest airport in Europe, high security location

TURKISH PM SAYS ATTACKERS CAME TO ISTANBUL AIRPORT BY TAXI

 

[CARIIS]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/201...re-at-istanbul-ataturk-airport-injuries-repo/

Hi DOtr

just endless

It seems good ,almost internationally, that the responders have learned to just get people and go to hospital as oppossed to waiting for ambulances in the beginning

Western countries really need to start a huge SM campaign outlining the realities of going over their for training - like huge if it could be like USA Germany France Britian were all just sitting around while they get better and better at propaganda. Enough already do something other than dropping bombs. we see how good that is working.

Their recruitment is obviouly working interupt that with counter propaganda moo

 

[dotr]

"The attack, which took place during the holy month of Ramadan, shows that terrorism strikes with no regard for faith and values," he said in a statement.

"The bombs that exploded in Istanbul today could have gone off at any airport in any city around the world," he said, urging all governments to join forces against terrorism.

Speaking in parliament earlier, Turkish Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag said initial reports suggested one attacker had initially opened fire with a Kalashnikov then detonated explosives.

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-turkey-blast-idUSKCN0ZE2J1

 

[CARIIS]

yesterdays warning

pretty darn specific IMO!

[FONT=&amp][FONT=&amp]he U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of increased threats from terrorist groups throughout Turkey and to avoid travel to southeastern Turkey. This replaces the Travel Warning dated March 29, 2016.[/FONT]

Foreign and U.S. tourists have been explicitly targeted by international and indigenous terrorist organizations. As stated in the Worldwide Caution dated March 3, 2016, throughout Europe extremists have targeted large sporting events, theatres, open markets, aviation services, transportation systems, and public venues where people congregate as well as religious sites and high-profile events. U.S. citizens are reminded to review personal security plans and remain vigilant at all times. U.S. Government personnel in Turkey remain subject to travel restrictions in the southeastern provinces of Hatay, Kilis, Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Sirnak, Diyarbakir, Van, Siirt, Mus, Mardin, Batman, Bingol, Tunceli, Hakkari, Bitlis, and Elazig. U.S. citizens should avoid areas in close proximity to the Syrian border.

The Department of State extended its March 29, 2016 ordered departure of family members of U.S. Government personnel posted to the U.S. Consulate in Adana and family members of U.S. Government civilians in Izmir province through July 26, 2016. The Department of State terminated its March 29, 2016 ordered departure declaration for Mugla province. The U.S. Consulate in Adana remains open and will continue to provide all routine consular services.
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[GeeEm]

CNN. 8:38pm. EST

At least 36 dead 147 wounded

3 terrorists arrived in taxis, guns used appears to be that of ISIS attack.

 

[CARIIS]

If ISIS this is third suicide bombing in the area.

[FONT=&quot]U.S.-TURKEY RELATIONS[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]U.S.-Turkish friendship dates to 1831, when the United States established diplomatic relations with the Ottoman Empire. After World War I and the founding of the Turkish Republic, the United States established diplomatic relations with Turkey in 1927. U.S.-Turkey relations advanced further with the Economic and Technical Cooperation agreement signed July 12, 1947, which implemented the Truman Doctrine and its policy “to support free peoples who are resisting attempted subjugation by armed minorities or by outside pressures.”[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Turkey has been a NATO Ally since 1952 and continues to be an important security partner for the United States and Transatlantic alliance. Turkey is a leader in the NATO Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan, facilitates the transport of non-lethal logistical support for operations in Afghanistan through Incirlik Air Base, and represents NATO’s vital eastern anchor, controlling (in accordance with international conventions) the straits of the Bosporus and the Dardanelles, which link the Black Sea with the Mediterranean. Turkey also borders Iran, Iraq, and Syria, and is a key partner for U.S. policy in the surrounding region.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]The U.S.-Turkey partnership is based on mutual interests and mutual respect and is focused on areas such as regional security and stability, as well as economic cooperation.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]The United States also stands in solidarity with Turkey in the fight against terrorism. Counterterrorism cooperation is a key element of our strategic partnership.

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[FONT=&quot]U.S.-TURKEY RELATIONS[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]U.S.-Turkish friendship dates to 1831, when the United States established diplomatic relations with the Ottoman Empire. After World War I and the founding of the Turkish Republic, the United States established diplomatic relations with Turkey in 1927. U.S.-Turkey relations advanced further with the Economic and Technical Cooperation agreement signed July 12, 1947, which implemented the Truman Doctrine and its policy “to support free peoples who are resisting attempted subjugation by armed minorities or by outside pressures.”[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Turkey has been a NATO Ally since 1952 and continues to be an important security partner for the United States and Transatlantic alliance. Turkey is a leader in the NATO Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan, facilitates the transport of non-lethal logistical support for operations in Afghanistan through Incirlik Air Base, and represents NATO’s vital eastern anchor, controlling (in accordance with international conventions) the straits of the Bosporus and the Dardanelles, which link the Black Sea with the Mediterranean. Turkey also borders Iran, Iraq, and Syria, and is a key partner for U.S. policy in the surrounding region.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]The U.S.-Turkey partnership is based on mutual interests and mutual respect and is focused on areas such as regional security and stability, as well as economic cooperation.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]The United States also stands in solidarity with Turkey in the fight against terrorism. Counterterrorism cooperation is a key element of our strategic partnership.

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