28 Reported Dead After Blasts Rock Turkish Airport

[misskit]

Two, possibly three suicide bombers killed at least 28 people and wounded scores of others late Tuesday at Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Turkish authorities said.

State television said one explosion occurred at a control point at an entry to the international arrival terminal. Witnesses said police fired on the suspects after one attacker initially opened fire with what was later described as a Kalashnikov rifle. Video later showed one such weapon lying unattended on the ground at the facility.

There was no immediate claim of responsibility.

Television showed scenes of chaos at the huge facility, Turkey's largest airport and one of the busiest in the world. As police sought to secure the terminal, the death toll began to climb, after initial reports of 10 dead.

One witness described the scene to VOA's Turkish service: "There were two small explosions and then a large one. People scattered everywhere. They didn't know where to go. We were waiting for my sister, but couldn't find her. We're [still] waiting."

Istanbul has been the target of several terror attacks this year, including the June 7 car bombing of a police bus that killed 11 people.

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for that attack, either. But Kurdish rebels fighting for autonomy in Turkey's southeast have been linked to a spate of similar attacks in recent months.

Ataturk is Turkey's largest airport and a major transport hub for international travelers. All flights there were suspended after the attack. Authorities later allowed incoming flights in holding patterns over the city to begin landings. All other inbound flights were diverted.

At a forum in Colorado, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said the Obama administration was still "trying to ascertain what happened and who did it." He added that "this is daily fare, and that’s why I say the first challenge we need to face is countering nonstate violent actors, for a host of reasons."

28 Reported Dead After Blasts Rock Turkish Airport

[Cold Pizza]

The death count and injury count will rise.

Now Instanbul --->

[piwanoi]

The death count and injury count will rise.

Now Instanbul --->

Turkeys vital tourist trade is already in the Doldrums without this terrible tragedy , the big problem is that suicide bombers are almost impossible to stop so how good the Countries security is , RIP to the innocent victims .http://www.presstv.com/Detail/2016/0...llions-tourism

[Neo]

Why is it as soon as I hear this news I think 'false flag operation' ?

The chief suspects, the Kurds, have zero political capital to gain from this attack, or the previous attacks in Istanbul.

IS, as everyone is aware, have been aided by Erdogans government, so no reason for Muslim extremists to carry out the attack.

Then there is Erdogan, extremely unpopular at home, has already tried to draw other nations into a major conflict and known to be deceitful in maintaining power.

[harrybarracuda]

Death toll now 36, injured 147 - Fox News.

Blew their way into the Arrivals hall apparently.

Going to change Airport entry again no doubt.

[Maanaam]

Why is it as soon as I hear this news I think 'false flag operation' ?

The chief suspects, the Kurds, have zero political capital to gain from this attack, or the previous attacks in Istanbul.

IS, as everyone is aware, have been aided by Erdogans government, so no reason for Muslim extremists to carry out the attack.

Then there is Erdogan, extremely unpopular at home, has already tried to draw other nations into a major conflict and known to be deceitful in maintaining power.

Agree, especially (as Harry has just posted) that Fox is climbing all over it.

[harrybarracuda]

Why is it as soon as I hear this news I think 'false flag operation' ?

Because you haven't got a clue about what's been going on between Turkey and IS in the last two years?

Just guessing.

[Cold Pizza]

Why is it as soon as I hear this news I think 'false flag operation' ?

"Everything" is a "false flag operation" today.

put fingers into ears so not to hear such cacophony

[Neo]

Why is it as soon as I hear this news I think 'false flag operation' ?

Because you haven't got a clue about what's been going on between Turkey and IS in the last two years?

Just guessing.

Grow a brain Harry

[birding]

Up to 41 dead now :

ISTANBUL - A triple suicide bombing at Istanbul's international airport left 41 people dead, 13 of them foreign nationals, and 239 wounded, the city governor said in a statement.

BKK Post

[Neo]

There were no immediate claims of responsibility, but Binali Yildirim, Turkey's prime minister, said it appeared to have been an attack by Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (Isil) militants.

Istanbul Ataturk airport attack: 41 dead and 239 injured in 'hideous' suicide bombings in Turkey

Well there you go then... case solved. It was IS because the prime minister said so.

No word from IS though... you'd think they'd be crowing about such a victory against the infidel..


Closer ties between Turkey and the EU security state to follow.

[Troy]

^ No realistic chance of getting into the EU while Erdogan is in charge. I heard they were going to do a Tuxit before being pushed aside.

I don't have much sympathy regards the bombings...I expect more to follow until this despot it taken down

[harrybarracuda]

There were no immediate claims of responsibility, but Binali Yildirim, Turkey's prime minister, said it appeared to have been an attack by Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (Isil) militants.

Istanbul Ataturk airport attack: 41 dead and 239 injured in 'hideous' suicide bombings in Turkey

Well there you go then... case solved. It was IS because the prime minister said so.

No word from IS though... you'd think they'd be crowing about such a victory against the infidel..


Closer ties between Turkey and the EU security state to follow.

It was IS or an affiliate, because the Kurds usually attack the security forces, and aren't generally suicide bombers.

And it fits the pattern of other IS attacks in case you've been living in a fucking cave for a year.

And you being smart thought it was a false flag to blame the Kurds?

[Neo]

It was IS or an affiliate

Proof? Admission..?


Because Paul Brennan of the CIA said so..?

Where do you get your information from Harry..?

[harrybarracuda]

It was IS or an affiliate

Proof? Admission..?


Because Paul Brennan of the CIA said so..?

Where do you get your information from Harry..?

Er....

Brussels to Istanbul: Two airports, two bloody attacks - CNN.com

Seriously Neo, why would they stage *exactly* the type of operation that is carried out by IS to try and blame it on the Kurds whose modus operandi is completely different?

That would make them more stupid than you.

As for the source, you do know Turkey have intelligence services, right?

Just admit you jumped the gun and move on FFS.

Why Isn?t ISIS Claiming the Istanbul Airport Bombing? | Foreign Policy

http://uk.businessinsider.com/isis-i...16-6?r=US&IR=T

[Neo]

Who said they're blaming it on the Kurds?

Doesn't matter who they blame, it's about controlling the population through fear and oppressive security measures.

You believe Brennan and Yildirim without a shred of evidence, just the MO and their word. Throw in a few expletives and you think you've got it all sussed out.

[piwanoi]

There were no immediate claims of responsibility, but Binali Yildirim, Turkey's prime minister, said it appeared to have been an attack by Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (Isil) militants.

Istanbul Ataturk airport attack: 41 dead and 239 injured in 'hideous' suicide bombings in Turkey

Well there you go then... case solved. It was IS because the prime minister said so.

No word from IS though... you'd think they'd be crowing about such a victory against the infidel..


Closer ties between Turkey and the EU security state to follow.

It was IS or an affiliate, because the Kurds usually attack the security forces, and aren't generally suicide bombers.

And it fits the pattern of other IS attacks in case you've been living in a fucking cave for a year.

And you being smart thought it was a false flag to blame the Kurds?

Interesting article from the Beeb Istanbul airport attackers 'Russian, Uzbek and Kyrgyz' - BBC News

[piwanoi]

I see they have taken 13 suspects in, and of course in true Turkish fashion they will be read their rights before having the electrodes attached to their bollocks .

[wasabi]

I see they have taken 13 suspects in, and of course in true Turkish fashion they will be read their rights before having the electrodes attached to their bollocks .

I thought all the attackers where dead, so where are another 13 live potential terrorists.

[piwanoi]

I see they have taken 13 suspects in, and of course in true Turkish fashion they will be read their rights before having the electrodes attached to their bollocks .

I thought all the attackers where dead, so where are another 13 live potential terrorists.

Ask the BBC they came out with the story in my post #17 they may have rounded up a few more by now too .

[piwanoi]

This is a good article from the BBC about the possibility of this latest atrocity being at the hands of ISIS Islamic State group: Why is it attacking Turkey? - BBC News

[piwanoi]

Any one watching the report on CNN TV this morning on the horrific terrorist attack in Turkey ,could arguably conclude that ISIS or an ISIS affiliate was responsible ,of course its early days as yet and inquiries are ongoing and no doubt further revelations will be made to the news media in due time .http://edition.cnn.com/2016/06/30/eu...ack/index.html