The Religion of Peace™ strikes again.
Via Free Beacon:
Multiple explosions were reported at Istanbul Ataturk Airport in Turkey on Tuesday.
The Associated Press, citing a Turkish official, reported that two explosions occurred at the airport. Multiple individuals were said to have been injured in the blasts.
It was not immediately clear what caused the explosions, though at least one report indicated that Turkish officials suspect the blast may have been a suicide attack.
Gunfire was also heard by witnesses following the explosions, according to some reports. Turkey has been the site of multiple attacks in recent months at the hands of ISIS and other militant groups.
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Video of explosion:
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Police officer shoots one of the terrorists just before he blows himself up.
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Via Fox News:
At least 36 people were killed and 147 more were injured when three suspected ISIS suicide bombers attacked Istanbul’s main international airport Tuesday night, Turkish officials said.
Prime Minister Binali Yildirim confirmed the death toll from the blasts at Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Earlier, Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag confirmed that 147 people had been wounded in the attacks.
The Associated Press initially quoted a senior Turkish official as saying that close to 50 people had already died. However, the news agency later said that the official told them the figure was expected to rise to close to 50.