Germany on Wednesday condemned what it called a "horrific terrorist attack" that killed four people and wounded 14 at the headquarters of a Turkish defence firm near Ankara, said news agency AFP.

A foreign ministry spokeswoman described the attack as "deeply shocking" and said Germany condemns "all forms of terrorism in the strongest possible terms".

According to Turkey's local news channel NTV, there was a suicide attack. A "a group of terrorists" reportedly burst into TAI's headquarters and one of them blew themself up, said news agency AFP. 

A judicial investigation has been launched by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office into the terrorist attack, said Turkey' justice minister. 

"I strongly condemn and curse the terrorist attack on the Turkish Aerospace Industries facilities in the Kahramankazan district of Ankara.

A judicial investigation has been launched by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office regarding the treacherous terrorist attack, and 1 Deputy Chief Public Prosecutor and 8 Public Prosecutors have been assigned.

I wish God's mercy on our martyrs and a speedy recovery to our wounded" he said in a post on X.

Ankara'nın Kahramankazan ilçesinde bulunan Türk Havacılık ve Uzay Sanayii tesislerine düzenlenen terör saldırısını şiddetle kınıyor ve lanetliyorum.
Hain terör saldırısıyla ilgili Ankara Cumhuriyet Başsavcılığı tarafından adli soruşturma başlatılmış olup, 1 Başsavcıvekili ve 8…

— Yılmaz TUNÇ (@yilmaztunc) October 23, 2024

NATO stands with Turkey after Ankara "terror attack", said Mark Rutte Secretary General of NATO. 

I just spoke with w/ @RTErdogan about the terror attack in #Ankara. My message was clear: #NATO stands with #Türkiye

— Mark Rutte (@SecGenNATO) October 23, 2024

Two terrorists who carried out the attack have been killed in Turkey, three civilians have also been killed and fourteen injured, said Turkey's interior minister Ali Yerlikaya. 

He tweeted, "Two terrorists were neutralized in the terrorist attack targeting the Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc. (TUSAS) Ankara Kahramankazan facilities.

Unfortunately, we have 3 martyrs and 14 injured in the attack.

May God have mercy on our martyrs and I wish a speedy recovery to our wounded.

I condemn this heinous attack. Our struggle will continue with determination and resolve until the last terrorist is neutralized.

Please take into consideration the statements made by official sources."

YENİ BİLGİ-1
Türk Havacılık ve Uzay Sanayii AŞ. (TUSAŞ) Ankara Kahramankazan tesislerine yönelik terör saldırısında 2 terörist etkisiz hale getirilmiştir.
Saldırıda maalesef 3 şehidimiz, 14 yaralımız var.
Şehitlerimize Allah’tan rahmet; yaralılarımıza acil şifalar diliyorum.…

— Ali Yerlikaya (@AliYerlikaya) October 23, 2024

Visuals from the spot show gunmen pointing gun at people and entering a building. 

Shot at close range: footage of terrorists who carried out a terrorist attack in Turkey appeared on the network
The number of dead and injured is currently unknown.https://t.co/87F2duBuop pic.twitter.com/ZxK8zHFBK9

— Гакрукс (@Gakruks1) October 23, 2024

Turkey's interior minister posted on X, "A terrorist attack was carried out against the Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc. (TUSAS) Ankara Kahramankazan facilities.

Unfortunately, we have martyrs and injured people after the attack.

May God have mercy on our martyrs and I wish a speedy recovery to our wounded.

The public will be informed about developments. Please take into consideration the statements made by official sources."

Türk Havacılık ve Uzay Sanayii AŞ. (TUSAŞ) Ankara Kahramankazan tesislerine yönelik terör saldırısı gerçekleştirilmiştir.
Saldırı sonrası maalesef şehit ve yaralılarımız bulunmaktadır.
Şehitlerimize Allah’tan rahmet; yaralılarımıza acil şifalar diliyorum.
Gelişmelerden kamuoyu…

— Ali Yerlikaya (@AliYerlikaya) October 23, 2024

A huge explosion outside the headquarters of Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) near Ankara left a number of people "dead and injured", Turkey's interior minister said Wednesday, describing it as a "terrorist attack".