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An Attack on Turkey's Airport, and Its Ambitions

Jun 28, 2016 | 20:37 GMT

Security vehicles and ambulances block the road outside Istanbul Ataturk Airport after a June 28 attack. Though Turkey faces many forms of terrorism, the targeting of foreign tourists indicates the attack was likely perpetrated by the Islamic State.

(MEHMET ALI POYRAZ/Getty Images)

Many details are unclear and the situation is evolving, but an attack at the Istanbul Ataturk Airport has wounded at least 60 people and killed 28 others. Three suicide bombers entered the airport's international departures area, at least one of whom was reportedly wielding a Kalashnikov. When police tried to stop the bombers from passing a security checkpoint, the assailants detonated their explosives....

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