Double terrorist attack in Istanbul

At least 38 people died and 160 people were injured as a result of a double explosion near the stadium in Istanbul. According to the Minister of Internal Affairs of Turkey Suleiman Soil, among the dead more than 30 police officers. The terrorist attack occurred on the evening of October 10, two hours after the end of the football match at the Vodafone Arena stadium between the clubs of the Major League "Besiktash" and "Bursapor".

The first bomb exploded in a car passing by a special forces detachment. After 45 minutes, the suicide bomber blew himself up in the next park. During the night, 13 people suspected of involvement in the terrorist attack were detained.

None of the radical organizations have yet taken responsibility for the attack. The Turkish authorities argue that the double terrorist attack could organize members of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (RPK). “This is not yet completely, but there are instructions that this is the work of the RPK,” the Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmush quotes the CNN Turk .

“Everything indicates RPK. Obviously, this is a planned event. We will make a statement after the end of the investigation. Now we cannot say anything definite, ”said Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yyldyrym.

For the attack, militants of the Islamic State (IG) prohibited in Russia can also be stood, which is accused of organizing several explosions that occurred in Turkey this year. The terrorist attack at the stadium in the Beshiktash area occurred less than a week after the leadership of the IG called for its supporters to attack the Turkish security agencies, military, economic and mediation structures.

Türkiye is a member of NATO and is part of the international coalition against IG. In August, the Turkish armed forces began a land surgery in the north of Syria. Istanbul declared the fighters IS to his main goal in this operation, but in parallel with this, Turkish aviation regularly bombing the position of the RPK.

In connection with the terrorist attack in Turkey, national mourning has been declared. As a sign of sorrow for the dead, all flags in the country will be visible for one day. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan canceled his visit to Kazakhstan, scheduled for December 11-12. Erdogan condemned the organizers of the attack, noting that the attack was directed against police and civilians in order to cause maximum damage.

“No one should doubt that with God's help we as a country and as a nation overcome terror, terrorist organizations and the forces standing behind them,” said Erdogan.

There was no information about the Russians who could suffer as a result of explosions. The Russian Embassy in Ankara and the Consulate General in Istanbul monitors the situation and is in constant contact with the local authorities. Rostourism also did not receive information about the Russians affected by explosions.

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed condolences to his Turkish colleague, resolutely condemning "this is a vile, cynical crime." Putin emphasized that the incident "once again confirms the demand for joint efforts aimed at an uncompromising struggle against international terrorism."