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An explosion at a weapons factory in Turkey has resulted in 12 fatalities.

An explosion occurred at an explosives manufacturing plant in Turkey, resulting in at least 12 fatalities and 3 injuries.
В Турции на оружейном заводе произошел взрыв, в результате которого погибли 12 человек.

Source: "European Truth" citing CNN Türk

Details: An emergency incident occurred in the northwestern province of Balıkesir, in the area of the village of Karesi.

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The explosion took place in the production area, not in the main building. At that time, 15 people were working there. As a result of the explosion, part of the building collapsed, and a fire broke out.

The governor of Balıkesir, İsmail Ustaoglu, assured that the possibility of sabotage is ruled out and there is no risk of a new explosion.

Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç reported that an investigation has been launched regarding the explosion.

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According to local media, the factory specialized in the production of ammunition for small arms. It has been operating since 2014.

Background:

  • In early November, an explosion occurred at an oil refinery in northwestern Turkey, resulting in at least 12 workers sustaining minor injuries.
  • In October, an armed terrorist attack on Wednesday in Ankara province at the Turkish Aerospace Industries facility, which produces military equipment among other things, resulted in the deaths of three people.