Massive Attack on Istanbul Airport

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28 DEAD, Islamic State Stages Massive Attack on Istanbul Airport
ByPAMELA GELLER on June 28, 2016
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BREAKING NEWS: Three suicide bombers kill at least 28 and wound 60 detonating explosive vests in Istanbul airport as hero policeman ‘wrestled one bomber to ground’ in Brussels-style attack

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Twin explosions rocked Istanbul’s Ataturk airport in what officials say was a suicide attack shortly before 8pm GMT
Eyewitness saw a police officer wrestle attacker to the ground just moments before the blast shook the terminal
Initial reports say at least 28 people were killed and around 60 more are injured, although this is expected to rise
Reports tonight claim that ISIS is to blame for the attack, according to Turkish news agencies citing police sources
Turkish Airlines is the official airline partner of the Euro 2016 football tournament currently being held in France

By Imogen Calderwood For Mailonline

Three suicide bombers have killed at least 28 and wounded 60 in a ‘major, co-ordinated’ attack at Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport, opening fire with AK-47s and sparking a shoot-out with security personnel before blowing themselves up.

Eyewitnesses have told how a hero policeman wrestled a suicide bomber to the ground just seconds before he detonated his explosives at the entrance to the airport’s international arrivals terminal.

It is believed the men were trying to pass through the airport’s security x-ray machines at the entrance to the airport when they were stopped by security officers, and carried out their lethal attack.

Reports tonight claim that ISIS is to blame for the attack, according to Turkey’s Dogan news agency citing police sources.

Turkish Airlines is the official airline partner to the Euro 2016 football tournament, being held in France.

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28 Dead As Explosions Rock Istanbul Airport,” SKY News, June 27, 2016:
Suicide bombers open fire before detonating their explosives at Turkey’s biggest airport.

At least 28 people have been killed and 60 wounded in twin explosions at the main airport in Istanbul, the city’s governor has said.

Two attackers opened fire before blowing themselves up at the entrance to Istanbul Ataturk Airport’s international terminal, an official said, citing information from the interior ministry.

Authorities believe there could have up to three suicide bombers, Turkish media is reporting.

Police fired shots to try to stop the attackers but they detonated their explosives, the official said.

Scene outside Istanbul airport
A witness told NBC News that he saw a police officer diving to tackle one of the attackers – who then detonated his bomb.

The explosions are understood to have happened at the arrivals hall before the attackers would have gone through security checks, officials said.

The airport
 Panic Inside Istanbul Airport
Speaking in parliament earlier, justice minister Bekir Bozdag said 10 people were killed and around 20 wounded according to a preliminary toll.

He said he had he could only confirm one attacker based on initial information.

“According to information I have received, at the entrance to the Ataturk Airport international terminal a terrorist first opened fire with a Kalashnikov and then blew themself up,” Mr Bozdag said.

Ambulance cars arrive at Turkey's largest airport, Istanbul Ataturk, Turkey, June 28, 2016. REUTERS/Osman Orsal
Scene of explosion outside Istanbul's Ataturk airport
Gallery: Bombers Attack Istanbul Airport

Damage at Istanbul's Ataturk airport after explosions and gunfire. Pic: @ruchankayrim
Ambulance cars arrive at Turkey's largest airport, Istanbul Ataturk, Turkey, June 28, 2016. REUTERS/Osman Orsal
Damage at Istanbul's Ataturk airport after explosions
Ambulance cars arrive at Turkey's largest airport, Istanbul Ataturk, Turkey, June 28, 2016. REUTERS/Osman Orsal
Scene of explosion outside Istanbul's Ataturk airport
Gallery: Bombers Attack Istanbul Airport

Pictures posted on social media showed wounded people lying on the ground inside and outside the terminal buildings.

Other social media footage showed crowds of people stuck inside shops at the airport.

Taxis were ferrying the wounded from the hospital and witness Ercan Ceyhan told CNN Turk he saw around 30 ambulances rush to the scene.

Flights to the airport have been diverted.

The attacks include two bombings in Istanbul targeting tourists. Authorities blamed IS for the blasts.

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