
On Thursday, on Thursday, the British government reported that as a result of the attacks in Istanbul , except for the Consul General Roger Short, another representative of the diplomatic corps - Lisa Holvorz, reports, reports Reuters.
“Although there are still accurate data about the dead, Forin Offis (British Foreign Ministry) came to the conclusion that as a result of this terrible tragedy, both British and Turkish diplomats were killed at the consulate,” the Briatan foreign policy said.
In addition, the British Foreign Ministry with a deep regret confirmed the death as a result of the terrorist attacks "not yet established" the number of British and Turks who worked at the Kingdom Consulate General in Istanbul.
In an official statement, the head of the British Foreign Ministry Jack Stri emphasized that "a terrible tragedy caused a deep shock in London." "The dead did not pose a threat to anyone. They worked in Istanbul in the name of strong relations between the two countries," the minister said.
On behalf of the British government, he expressed the deepest condolences to the families and friends of the dead. “Foreign Ministry is a family. The pain of loss is felt in London and on our outposts around the world,” the minister emphasized.
As a result of explosions in Istanbul, 27 people died, over 450 were injured.