A gunman opened fire on Russia’s ambassador to Turkey at a photo exhibition on Monday. The Russian foreign ministry confirmed he was shot, but did not immediately say anything about his condition.
The Russian Ambassador to Turkey was just assassinated in Ankara, the capital of Turkey.
The assailant was a Radical Muslim who shouted “Allah Akbar!” and said he was doing this as “revenge” for Russia’s military actions in Aleppo.
He reportedly fired 15 to 20 shots — killing the Ambassador and wounding at least three others — before being shot and killed by policy. The attack occurred at an art exhibit.
Turkish President Recip Erdogan quickly called Russian President Vladimir Putin after being briefed on the situation.
Developing….
NOTE: I will post more information as it comes in, but here’s the latest coverage:
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