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Daesh terror group behind Ataturk Airport terror attacks, PM says

29 June 2016 10:23 (UTC+04:00)
Daesh terror group behind Ataturk Airport terror attacks, PM says

Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said that initial indications suggest the Daesh terror group was behind the attack but the investigation is still underway, Daily Sabah reported.

A health official, speaking on condition of anonymity due to restrictions, said to the media that six injured were in a critical condition.

The blasts occurred at the entrance of international flights terminal, domestic flights terminal, and the parking lot.

Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag said that one of the terrorists opened fire on people with an AK-47 automatic rifle and then blew himself up.

PM Yıldırım said the air traffic has returned to normal after the attack.

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