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.