A deadly attack occurred at the Turkish Aerospace Industries’ headquarters near Ankara, leaving casualties. The cause and perpetrators remain unclear, with reports suggesting a suicide attack and hostages inside.

Emergency services responded to the scene, where authorities engaged in an exchange of gunfire with armed attackers. An investigation has been launched into the incident at one of Turkey’s key defense and aviation companies, TUSAS.

TUSAS, known for producing Turkey’s first national combat aircraft, KAAN, is a significant player in the defense industry with over 10,000 employees.

(Reuters)

This story has been updated.