Turkey: 6 die in attack on U.S. consulate
Three policemen and three gunmen have been killed in an attack near the U.S. consulate in Istanbul, its governor said.
Wednesday, 09.07.2008.
12:35
Three policemen and three gunmen have been killed in an attack near the U.S. consulate in Istanbul, its governor said. The identity of the attackers is still unclear, but they are said to have begun shooting at police outside the main entrance at 10 a.m. local time. Turkey: 6 die in attack on U.S. consulate The ensuing gun battle, which lasted for at least seven minutes, is reported to have left several others injured. There are no reports of any injuries to staff working in the consulate itself. After the September 11, 2001 attacks on New York and Washington, the consulate was moved from the centre of Istanbul to a hill on the outskirts. It opened in 2003, and has checkpoints and barriers well away from the main building. The scen of the attack (Tanjug)
Turkey: 6 die in attack on U.S. consulate
The ensuing gun battle, which lasted for at least seven minutes, is reported to have left several others injured.There are no reports of any injuries to staff working in the consulate itself.
After the September 11, 2001 attacks on New York and Washington, the consulate was moved from the centre of Istanbul to a hill on the outskirts.
It opened in 2003, and has checkpoints and barriers well away from the main building.
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