Current security situation in Turkey
What is the current security situation in Istanbul? Turkey was hit by another attack when a triple suicide bombing took place at Istanbul's main international airport on Tuesday night, leaving 36 dead and as many as 150 injured in a suspected Isil attack. The bombers detonated explosive vests in the arrivals hall of Ataturk airport, which is the third busiest in Europe. They had been trying to pass through X-ray machines when they were stopped by Turkish security officials. When they began shooting with AK-47 rifles, the officers returned fire . CCTV captures moment bomb detonates inside Istanbul airport Play! 00:47 The Foreign Office is warning travellers in the area to follow the advice of the local security forces. “Attacks are likely to target the Turkish state, civilians and demonstrations. Nevertheless, it’s increasingly likely that some attacks will also target western interests and tourists ...