2016 Kayseri bombing

Terrorist incident in Turkey 2016 Kayseri bombings Kurdish–Turkish conflict (2015–present) Turkey 38 42 08 N 35 30 57 E One of the attack points, Dolmabahçe-Gazhane avenue Kayseri, Turkey 1st Commando brigade soldiers(Turkish claim) 17 December 2016 Car bombing, Suicide bombing 15 killed (14 soldiers and 1 perpetrator) 55 Kurdistan Freedom Falcons (disputed) On December 17, 2016, a suspected car bombing in Kayseri, Turkey killed 15 soldiers aboard a bus and wounded at least 55 others.Kayseri'de terör saldırısında şehit olan 15 asker anıldı https://www.dha.com.tr/gundem/kayseride-teror-saldirisinda-sehit-olan-15-asker-anildi-2177842 17 December 2022https://www.reuters.com/article/us-turkey-blast-idUSKBN14605H Turkey's Erdogan blames Kurdish militants after bomb kills at least 13, wounds 56 17 December 2016 17 December 2016 Reuters According to the Daily Sabah newspaper, the soldiers — all low-ranking privates and non-commissioned officers — had been given permission for leave from the commando headquarters in the city.http://www.dailysabah.com/war-on-terror/2016/12/17/14-killed-56-injured-after-terror-attack-hits-bus-near-university-campus-in-kayseri 14 killed, 56 injured after terror attack hits bus near university campus in Kayseri Daily Sabah 16 December 2016 17 December 2016 The explosion comes a week after 44 people were killed in a double bombing in Istanbul after a football match. According to many Turkish newspapers, the bomb attack targeted 1st Commando brigade to which killed soldiers belonged. It was stated that the 1st Commando brigade, which contains special forces teams, had played active role against the commonly designated terrorist group Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) in Southeastern Turkey.Kayseri'de hain saldırıya uğrayan Hakkâri 'den yeni dönmüşlerdi http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/galeri-40310143 18 December 2016 HürriyetKayseri 1. Komando Tugayı hakkında bilinmeyenler! http://www.haberturk.com/gundem/haber/1337696-kayseri-1-komando-tugayi 18 December 2016 www.haberturk.com tr-TRTerör örgütü neden Kayseri'yi hedef seçti? - GÜNCEL Haberleri http://www.haber7.com/guncel/haber/2235163-teror-orgutu-neden-kayseriyi-hedef-secti www.haber7.com 18 December 2016 According to the Turkish newspaper Akşam, the commandos of 1st Commando brigade had played important role during the Siege of Sur (2016).Kayseri sokaklarını 1. Komando Tugayı askerleri böyle inletmişti - Akşam http://www.aksam.com.tr/guncel/kayseri-sokaklarini-1-komando-tugayi-askerleri-boyle-inletmisti/haber-577326 18 December 2016 aksam.com.tr Attack Uniformed soldiers trained in the Kayseri Air Force Brigade, which was separated from the winter by private buses, were targeted to use for weekend offenses.http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/son-dakika-kayseri-erciyes-universitesi-onunde-patlama-40309408 Son dakika: Kayseri'deki hain saldırıyı gerçekleştiren teröristin kimliği belli oldu 17 December 2016 17 December 2016 Aftermath On 19 December 2016, Turkish authorities detained 15 suspects under the ongoing investigation into the attack.Anadolu Agency 15 detained for Saturday's deadly Kayseri terror attack http://aa.com.tr/en/todays-headlines/15-detained-for-saturdays-deadly-kayseri-terror-attack/709449 Reactions Domestic Turkish Chief of General Staff Hulusi Akar said in a statement he made about the Kayseri attack, "We will fight with the terrorists at home and abroad, with the determination and determination to increase until the last terrorist is disabled."http://www.cnnturk.com/turkiye/orgeneral-hulusi-akardan-kayseri-saldirisi-aciklamasi Orgeneral Hulusi Akar'dan Kayseri saldırısı açıklaması 17 December 2016 20 December 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161220141828/http://www.cnnturk.com/turkiye/orgeneral-hulusi-akardan-kayseri-saldirisi-aciklamasi dead Countries Albania - Ditmir Bushati, foreign minister of Albania, said he strongly condemned the violence & share the grief of people Turkey. Austria - Austrian foreign minister Sebastian Kurz said: "My heartfelt condolences for the victims of the bomb attack in Kayseri. We strongly condemn such acts of terror!" Azerbaijan - In a statement, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev condemned "bloody incident" and said: "We support you in fighting terrorism that turns into a terrible calamity. We always stand by brotherly Turkey.” Canada - On Twitter, Foreign Minister Stephane Dion wrote "I condemn the attack in #Kayseri and offer my condolences to the families and friends of the victims." Egypt - In an official statement, Egypt's foreign ministry spokesman Ahmed Abu Zeid reiterated Egypt's stance against the terrorism. France - "We offer our condolences to the families of the victims and their families," Jean-Marc Ayrault, the French foreign minister said in a written statement. Germany - “We share the grief, stand in solidarity with Turkey. Nothing can justify this perfidious violence," the German Foreign Ministry said in a press release. Pakistan - Head of the Pakistan's foreign affairs ministry, Sartaj Aziz condemned the terrorist attack by saying "We condemn in the strongest possible terms the terrorist attack that took place in Kayseri today." Italy - Italian Foreign Minister Angelino Alfano condemned the bloody attack and expressed solidarity in the wake of the deadly attack, according to his official Twitter account. Spain - In a written statement, Spain's foreign affairs ministry said: "Spain shares the pain of the families of the victims, the people and the Turkish authorities in these difficult times and wishes the prompt and total healing of the wounded." Qatar - In a statement, the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Qatar's solidarity with Turkey in all measures it takes to maintain its security and stability. Russia - President Vladimir Putin conveyed condolences to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and said Russia was "ready" to cooperate with Turkey in fighting against terrorism, Kremlin press service said. Ukraine - On Twitter, President Petro Poroshenko posted: "Condemn a terrorist attack in Kayseri. Condolences to families of victims. We stand by Turkey. Terrorism is unjustifiable." United States - "We stand united with Turkey, our NATO Ally, in our determination to confront and defeat all forms of terrorism," White House National Security Council spokesman Ned Price said in a statement. Department of State spokesperson, John Kirby said “There is absolutely no justification for inhumane acts perpetrated against the Turkish people by terrorists." “We are in close touch with Turkish authorities and have offered our support to the ongoing investigation of this attack," he added.http://aa.com.tr/en/todays-headlines/world-condemns-terror-attack-in-turkeys-kayseri/708643 World condemns terror attack in Turkey's Kayseri Anadolu Agency References 30em Turkey 38.7022 N 35.5158 E source:wikidata title Category:Suicide car and truck bombings in Turkey Category:December 2016 crimes in Asia Category:December 2016 in Turkey Category:21st-century mass murders in Turkey Category:2016 mass murders Category:Terrorist incidents in Turkey in 2016 Category:History of Kayseri Category:2016 murders in Turkey Category:Suicide bombings in Turkey Category:Car and truck bombings in 2016 Category:Terrorist incidents attributed to Kurdish militant groups Category:Suicide bombings in 2016