WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — The United States condemns Tuesday’s terrorist attack in Istanbul, the US Embassy in Turkey said on its Twitter account citing Ambassador to Turkey John Bass.
1/3 Amb. Bass: Deeply saddened by the barbarous terror attack in Istanbul. Such senseless violence could never be rationalized by any cause.
— US Embassy Turkey (@USEmbassyTurkey) 7 июня 2016 г.
2/3 Amb. Bass: We wish speedy recovery to the injured and extend condolences to the family & friends of those who lost their lives.
— US Embassy Turkey (@USEmbassyTurkey) 7 июня 2016 г.
3/3 Amb. Bass: We condemn this heinous attack, and continue to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Turkey in the fight against terrorism.
— US Embassy Turkey (@USEmbassyTurkey) 7 июня 2016 г.
Earlier on Tuesday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the authorities will soon name the individuals responsible for the attack.
Seven police officers and four civilians were killed and dozens were injured in Tuesday's explosion in a district in central Istanbul. The explosion took place at 8:40 a.m. local time (05:40 GMT), when a car with police officers was crossing the street close to the place where the bomb was planted.
