Reports of large explosion and gunfire at Tusaş HQ in Ankara amid continuing ‘hostage situation’

Turkey’s interior minister has blamed a “terrorist attack” for an explosion and assault at the headquarters of the country’s national aerospace company, Tusaş, outside Ankara, that killed four people and wounded 14 others.

The large blast happened outside the building at 4pm on Wednesday, amid reports that gunfire was also heard in the vicinity. Habertürk TV said there was an “ongoing hostage situation” without giving further details.