Details are still coming in, but Reuters is reporting that at least two explosions have rocked Ataturk Airport in Istanbul, Turkey, and multiple people have been injured.
MORE: Two explosions hit Istanbul's Ataturk airport, multiple injuries: Turkish official
— Reuters World (@ReutersWorld) June 28, 2016
A Turkish official says two explosions have caused multiple injuries at Ataturk Airport in Istanbul, Turkey https://t.co/AAqww4Ggxo
— Sky News (@SkyNews) June 28, 2016
#BREAKING Explosion, casualties reported at Istanbul's Ataturk airport https://t.co/LNjEgmLdf9 pic.twitter.com/TbyVIC2yg1
— Haaretz.com (@haaretzcom) June 28, 2016
Atatürk havalimanında patlamalar silah sesleri pic.twitter.com/EqAz8TUuLK
— Rüçhan Kayrım (@ruchankayrim) June 28, 2016
Explosion and gunfire heard at Istanbul's Ataturk airport, Turkish media report https://t.co/HxXY3VTSa9
— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) June 28, 2016
Istanbul airport: 2 explosions, gunfire,Turkish interior ministry says $TUR https://t.co/gHk1vJUTje
— Saqib (@SaqibReports) June 28, 2016
Our International Desk says the Turkish Interior ministry confirms two explosions and multiple injuries at airport in Istanbul
— Steve Brusk (@stevebruskCNN) June 28, 2016
There are also reports of gunshots being heard, but as of now, Turkish officials have confirmed only that there have been explosions. They don’t seem to be wasting any time wondering if this was some sort of freak accident, or whether the bombs were set off by remote control or by suicide bombers.
Turkey official says nature of explosions unclear — whether suicide or remote-control bomb
— Borzou Daragahi ?? (@borzou) June 28, 2016
Unclear if explosions at Istanbul's Ataturk airport caused by bombs or suicide attack; multiple people injured. https://t.co/5UuO4cgYZ7
— The Associated Press (@AP) June 28, 2016
https://twitter.com/DannyNis/status/747872286926077952
Again, much of this is speculation, but some photos suggest that a suicide bomber or bombers might have detonated explosives near the entrance to the international terminal. Security is said to be tight at the airport.
#pts I’d be *hugely* surprised if damage like this was caused by two grenades.
Suicide bombers far more likely. pic.twitter.com/yvrKKJGWZD
— Charles Lister (@Charles_Lister) June 28, 2016
2 suicide bombers. One inside of Istanbul airport, one outside of airport blew themselves. A commentator on #CNNTurk just stated:
— ilhan tanir (@WashingtonPoint) June 28, 2016
#BREAKING Turkish official: Suspects detonated the explosives before passing the x-ray / security check in Istanbul Ataturk Airport entrance
— Ragıp Soylu (@ragipsoylu) June 28, 2016
Around 40 people are being transported to the hospital, several news outlets are reporting.
UPDATE: Around 40 people wounded in Istanbul airport blast being transported to hospital: broadcaster Haberturk
— Reuters (@Reuters) June 28, 2016
Update:
The explosions in Istanbul are reported on the 2nd anniversary of ISIS declaring caliphate
— Jesse Rodriguez (@JesseRodriguez) June 28, 2016
Attacks come right after Turkey decides to mend ties with Israel and Russia.
Very very early, unconfirmed however this looks like #ISIS job.— ilhan tanir (@WashingtonPoint) June 28, 2016
VIDEO: Scene of the first explosion outside of Ataturk airport in #Istanbul #Turkey – @Hursit https://t.co/Lrnn3mjBvs
— Conflict News (@Conflicts) June 28, 2016
Not surprisingly, many are reporting that there are two suspects behind the two bombings.
Airport officials say 2 suicide bombers, 1 at int't terminal other at autopark, detonated themselves via @140journos pic.twitter.com/JNpM95P2yk
— Mutlu Civiroglu (@mutludc) June 28, 2016
.@StateDept has warned U.S. citizens to avoid travel to southeastern Turkey. #Istanbul pic.twitter.com/4e3IUwuDjO
— Fox News (@FoxNews) June 28, 2016
US State Dept. urges American citizens in Turkey to contact family and friends "to let them know you are safe" after airport attack.
— Micah Grimes (@MicahGrimes) June 28, 2016
Senior US official tells @ABC all scheduled flights (both directions) between US locations & #Istanbul temporarily suspended. #Turkey
— Jon Williams (@WilliamsJon) June 28, 2016
It appears that the Turkish government has decided it’s time to clamp down on the media.
https://twitter.com/FercanY/status/747884316491907072
BREAKING
Media ban put in place on the explosions in Ataturk airport of #Istanbul following reports of more than 20 casualties.— Aylina Kılıç (@AylinaKilic) June 28, 2016
Like clockwork. After each such incident, Turkey issues a a "media ban." Wrong, unhelpful–and ineffective anyway. https://t.co/UxQ5EAd1Re
— zeynep tufekci (@zeynep) June 28, 2016
Update:
This footage making the rounds reportedly shows the second of the two explosions as it happens. (Someone’s scrubbing through the security footage, which explains why everyone is slowly walking backward.)
https://twitter.com/imgedengemi/status/747887345945411584
Update:
The death toll has been updated and currently stands at 28, according to Istanbul’s governor, who adds that a third suicide bomber was involved.
BREAKING: At least 28 reported dead in suicide attack at Ataturk airport: Istanbul governor pic.twitter.com/k1oI4LPYrp
— Reuters (@Reuters) June 28, 2016
BREAKING: Report: Istanbul's governor says 28 people were killed in airport attacks, 60 wounded.
— The Associated Press (@AP) June 28, 2016
NEW: 28 dead, 60 injured after 3 suicide attackers detonated themselves at Atatürk Airport, Istanbul governor says. https://t.co/twPtBOkqPp
— ABC News (@ABC) June 28, 2016
And here’s another video that appears to capture the second explosion as it happens:
VIDEO: Mobile footage reportedly captures second explosion near #Istanbul #Ataturk Airport https://t.co/JyIi7Fudf5 https://t.co/XlTJ4h8wxJ
— RT (@RT_com) June 28, 2016
Update:
BREAKING: Senior Turkish official says nearly 50 people killed in attack at Istanbul's airport.
— The Associated Press (@AP) June 28, 2016
Update:
https://twitter.com/passantino/status/747930607305449472
CORRECTS death toll: Turkish officials say 31 people confirmed dead in airport attack, death toll expected to rise.
— The Associated Press (@AP) June 28, 2016
Editor’s note: A tweet featuring an unrelated image has been removed from this post.
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