Turkey terror attack: Five dead, 14 injured after gunmen open fire and blast Turkish Aerospace Industries

Five people have been killed and 14 others seriously wounded in a ‘terrorist attack’ in Turkey, with shocking CCTV footage capturing the moments gunmen took over the building and set off explosions.

Two gunmen believed to be a man and a woman, entered the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS) headquarters building in Kahramankazan, 28km from Turkey’s capital Ankara

After entering, they were seen walking near the entrance to the building, opening fire at people who approached.

Witnesses said they heard gunfire and a loud explosion at the site.

Terrifying CCTV footage shows both a man and a woman carrying guns inside the building, threatening people approaching.

The vision shows the shocking size of the assault weapons used.

Police and military quickly stormed the surrounding area with government officials saying it was unclear if others were involved.

Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said two attackers were killed in what has been labelled a “terrorist attack” on Wednesday local time, adding three of the injured are in critical condition.

“Two terrorists were neutralised in the terror attack on the TUSAS Ankara Kahramankazan site,” Yerlikaya said.

Shortly after his first statement, Mr Yerlikaya said Kurdish rebels were “most likely” responsible.

“The terrorist attack on [TUSAS] is most likely related to the PKK’s [Kurdistan Workers’ Party‘s] actions, this is our assessment.”

“We will share the identifications and other evidence once they become clear.”

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, alongside Russia’s Vladimir Putin at a BRICS conference in the Russian city of Kazan, also called it a terrorist attack.

“I condemn this vile terror attack and wish God’s mercy on our martyrs,” Mr said.

“No terrorist organisation, no evil focus targeting our security will be able to achieve their goals.”

Witnesses told Reuters that employees inside the building were taken by authorities to shelters and no one was permitted to leave for hours. They said the blasts they heard may have taken place at different exits as employees were leaving work for the day.

Broadcasters showed images of a damaged gate and footage of an exchange of gunfire in a parking lot, as well as attackers carrying assault rifles and backpacks as they entered the building. Ambulances and helicopters later arrived.

TUSAS is Turkey’s largest aerospace manufacturer, currently producing training craft, combat and civilian helicopters, as well as developing the country’s first indigenous fighter jet, KAAN. Owned by the Turkish Armed Forces Foundation and the government, it employs more than 10,000 people.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte condemned the attack and said the military alliance would stand with its ally Turkey. The European Union delegation in Turkey also condemned the attack.

- With Reuters