UN Security Council condemns terror attack on Turkish Aerospace Industries in Ankara

The U.N. Security Council on Thursday condemned the terrorist attack on the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) headquarters in Ankara, which resulted in the deaths of five people and injured 22 others.

In a joint statement, the Security Council members expressed “deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims and to the Government of Türkiye” and wished “a speedy and full recovery” to those injured in the attack.

The council emphasized the importance of holding the perpetrators, organizers, financiers, and sponsors of the attack accountable. “The members of the Security Council underlined the need to bring these reprehensible acts of terrorism to justice,” the statement said.

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Urging nations to actively cooparate with Türkiye against terrorism

Urging all nations to actively cooperate with Türkiye and relevant authorities, the Security Council reiterated that “any acts of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation, wherever, whenever, and by whomsoever committed.”

The council members also reaffirmed the necessity to combat “threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts” in accordance with international law and the U.N. Charter.

On Wednesday, an explosion and gunfire were reported at TAI’s facilities in Ankara’s Kahramankazan district. Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya confirmed the attack resulted in five deaths and 22 injuries. Two terrorists responsible for the assault were “eliminated,” according to Yerlikaya, and identified as members of the PKK.

The PKK, recognized as a terrorist organization by Türkiye, the United States, and the European Union, has been responsible for the deaths of approximately 40,000 people during its more than 40-year campaign of terror against Türkiye.