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Russian ambassador to Ankara killed in armed assault (UPDATED) (VIDEO)

Türkiye Materials 19 December 2016 21:16 (UTC +04:00)
Latest on the attack on Russian ambassador to Ankara, Andrey Karlov
Russian ambassador to Ankara killed in armed assault (UPDATED) (VIDEO)

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Latest on the attack on Russian ambassador to Ankara, Andrey Karlov

21:16 (GMT +4) Russian ambassador to Turkey Andrey Karlov has died after he was badly wounded in an armed assault in Ankara, Turkish newspaper Milliyet reports.

The ambassador was taken to a special hospital, but died there despite all the efforts of the doctors, said the report.

Three other people were wounded in the attack.

The assailant was killed in an ensuing police operation, says Milliyet.

21:16 (GMT +4) Russian ambassador to Turkey Andrey Karlov has been badly wounded in an armed assault in Ankara, Sputnik reports citing Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday.

Sputnik said Karlov was not taken to the hospital after the assault, he is getting aid at the scene of shooting.

The ambassador is reported to be in a critical state.

The attack took place at the opening of the "Russia Through Turks' Eyes" photo exhibition, Turkish NTV news channel reported.

The assailant is reported to have been eliminated, according to Turkish NTV.

Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the information that the ambassador suffered a gunshot wound.

20:39 (GMT +4) Andrey Karlov, Russian ambassador to Turkey, has come under an armed attack in Ankara, the Hurriyet newspaper reports.

According to the report, the attack was committed at the Contemporary Art Center in Ankara during an art exhibition.

The attack was carried out when Karlov came up to the podium in order to deliver a speech.

Reportedly, the diplomat is badly wounded and hospitalized.

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