Explosion and shots fired at Istanbuls Ataturk Airport
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Explosion and shots fired at Istanbuls Ataturk Airport
reported by German magazin "Der Spiegel"... no further details at this time.
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Turkey Istanbul: Explosions and gunfire rock Ataturk airport - BBC News
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At least two explosions and gunfire have rocked Istanbul's Ataturk airport, with reports of "multiple" people injured.
Gunfire was directed from an airport car park, according to a witness quoted by Reuters news agency.
Taxis were ferrying wounded people from the airport, the witness added.
In December, a blast on the tarmac at a different Istanbul airport, Sabiha Gokcen, killed a cleaner.
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At least two explosions and gunfire have rocked Istanbul's Ataturk airport, with reports of "multiple" people injured.
Gunfire was directed from an airport car park, according to a witness quoted by Reuters news agency.
Taxis were ferrying wounded people from the airport, the witness added.
In December, a blast on the tarmac at a different Istanbul airport, Sabiha Gokcen, killed a cleaner.
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BREAKING: Explosions at Istanbul's Ataturk Airport
South Africa News 24 reports "The official said on Tuesday it was unclear whether the explosions were caused by bombs or a suicide attack." same thing!
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Sadly it was only a matter of time... security at these airports in terms of vehicle access is non-existent, parked cars, empty cars, Police just shouting through speakers in cars, generally no precautions whatsoever. Couple this with a wide spread personal gun culture and the sleepiness starving Police etc because of ramadan it was always on the cards. Glad to be out of it but feel for my former colleagues still there..
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Looking at flight radar a lot of flights are diverting, some of which are returning to origin (SVO/LHR/AMS to name a few). Appears some flights are still landing at IST though.
Latest casualty figures 28 dead, 60+ injured (from Turkish official sources reported on major media channels.) All US-Turkey flights suspended. Reports are confused but it's said that three attackers used AKs before three suicide explosions. The timing of the attack is interesting.
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i am writing this as a one of the worker of IST airport and im on duty now. 3 bomb has been exploded at international terminal one of it exploded at departure side otherone was arrival side.
Terorrists are attacked firstly shootguns and than suicide bomb same persons. we have pictures and videos about explosions.
28 person killed so far but as i get information from my friends they say there is around 50 person has been killed but not officially recorded yet.
and also notam has been published for LTBA airport.
A2858/16 NOTAMN
Q) LTBB/QFALC/IV/B/A/000/999/
A) LTBA B) 1606282045 C) 1606291700
E) AD CLOSED TO TRAFFIC.
Terorrists are attacked firstly shootguns and than suicide bomb same persons. we have pictures and videos about explosions.
28 person killed so far but as i get information from my friends they say there is around 50 person has been killed but not officially recorded yet.
and also notam has been published for LTBA airport.
A2858/16 NOTAMN
Q) LTBB/QFALC/IV/B/A/000/999/
A) LTBA B) 1606282045 C) 1606291700
E) AD CLOSED TO TRAFFIC.
News channels reporting that IST is considered one of the safest airports in Europe thanks to its high levels of security. I have passed through this airport many times as crew and I can't say I agree with these statements.
I recently travelled through the new Brussels airport, heavy military presence and lots of pre screening of passengers before you reach the check in areas. Is this going to become the new normal for aviation? I sincerely hope not.
I recently travelled through the new Brussels airport, heavy military presence and lots of pre screening of passengers before you reach the check in areas. Is this going to become the new normal for aviation? I sincerely hope not.
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It was a safe airport. I have been regularly flying in/out to either IST or SAW as SLF for over 10 years, 4-20 times per year. Everyone gets a security check as you enter the airport, before getting to the check-in desk. After Check-in and immigration (Turks record people in and out) you get another security check before access to the lounge/duty free shops etc. On occasions, you get a third check as you enter the departure gate area. On Saturday 25 June, I was returning to the UK with an unusual electronic device. It was picked up and given extra security checks by both security points in use that day.
While facts are sparse at the moment, I don't think you can stop suicide people, they could have easily been attacking a bus or train station, with similar results. Bit strange they done it during Ramadan, when I understand Muslims are meant to refrain from fighting (as well as no food/drink in daylight hours etc). My thoughts and prayers to the relatives of the people killed/injured.
While facts are sparse at the moment, I don't think you can stop suicide people, they could have easily been attacking a bus or train station, with similar results. Bit strange they done it during Ramadan, when I understand Muslims are meant to refrain from fighting (as well as no food/drink in daylight hours etc). My thoughts and prayers to the relatives of the people killed/injured.
PM says 3 terrorists opened fire then blew themselves up and says ISIS are to blame.
One video shows people beginning to run followed 5 seconds later by an explosion.
Another video below, shows an internal area with the public fleeing, a policeman shooting a terrorist, who falls to the floor, 10 seconds later he explodes as the policeman retreats out of frame.
https://instagram.com/p/BHNqhywAZsN/
Still photos show victims laying where they were shot or injured by bomb blast outside the terminal.
Eyewitness says terrorist opened fire near him inside departures hall, then took escalator down stairs when he head more gunshots and an explosion. (possibly it was that explosion caught on camera in the above link)
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One video shows people beginning to run followed 5 seconds later by an explosion.
Another video below, shows an internal area with the public fleeing, a policeman shooting a terrorist, who falls to the floor, 10 seconds later he explodes as the policeman retreats out of frame.
https://instagram.com/p/BHNqhywAZsN/
Still photos show victims laying where they were shot or injured by bomb blast outside the terminal.
Eyewitness says terrorist opened fire near him inside departures hall, then took escalator down stairs when he head more gunshots and an explosion. (possibly it was that explosion caught on camera in the above link)
Mickjoebill
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Must say, security seemed pretty tight at IST recently, at least once in the terminal. Checks entering the building, then twice more as people go through the terminal. We had a security escort to the gate (actually we were also escorted through upon arrival). Our aircraft was also being protected by five security guards, three of which checked my ID while doing the walkaround. However far back you take the security perimeter, there's always going to be something to attack and somewhere people will congregate before getting through the first security checkpoint.
Anyway, terrible news. It's a pretty horrendous situation.
Anyway, terrible news. It's a pretty horrendous situation.
I have never flown through IST but arriving at TLV by car, bus or taxi involves a brief vehicle check as you enter the airport precincts so you get nowhere near a terminal building without a check. Whether this would and could stop a similar attack I don't know, but it is comforting to see some cars given a good going over at this initial checkpoint.
There is an advanced check-point on the road leading up to Atatürk airport. Problem is, as with many things in Turkey, that it's mainly there for show. I've lost count of how many times I've passed that security check-point, but it's in the double dozens, and I've never, ever, been anything than waved through - often without so much as a quick glance inside the vehicle. Whether arriving by taxi or private car made no difference.
Then there's the security check at the doors leading into the terminal. Manned by staff who visibly don't give a toss, and/or haven't a clue how to operate a scanner, and/or wouldn't know what bomb looked like on an x-ray if their lives depended on it.
In short, IST has a lot of 'security', trouble is that it's about as much use as a chocolate fireguard.
Then there's the security check at the doors leading into the terminal. Manned by staff who visibly don't give a toss, and/or haven't a clue how to operate a scanner, and/or wouldn't know what bomb looked like on an x-ray if their lives depended on it.
In short, IST has a lot of 'security', trouble is that it's about as much use as a chocolate fireguard.