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| Ankara parliament building ‘bombed from air’ – state agency | Ankara parliament building ‘bombed from air’ – state agency |
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| Turkey’s state-run Anadolu news agency has reported that bombs or shells hit the Turkish parliament building in the capital, Ankara. At least 12 people have been reportedly injured. | Turkey’s state-run Anadolu news agency has reported that bombs or shells hit the Turkish parliament building in the capital, Ankara. At least 12 people have been reportedly injured. |
| Those who have been injured are reportedly in serious condition. | Those who have been injured are reportedly in serious condition. |
| According to Anadolu, the bomb or shell came from pro-coup forces. It is believed to have landed near the entrance. | According to Anadolu, the bomb or shell came from pro-coup forces. It is believed to have landed near the entrance. |
| The explosion has been confirmed by deputies in the parliament, Hurriyet Daily News reported. | The explosion has been confirmed by deputies in the parliament, Hurriyet Daily News reported. |
| Periscope footage has emerged on social media, allegedly showing the moment the parliament was shelled. | Periscope footage has emerged on social media, allegedly showing the moment the parliament was shelled. |
| In the clip, a deputy can be seen talking from a podium to his counterparts in what looks like the interior of the parliament. When he finishes his speech and receives applause, a loud crashing noise can be heard, with the person filming the video apparently falling to the floor. Sounds of what appears to be panic follow. | In the clip, a deputy can be seen talking from a podium to his counterparts in what looks like the interior of the parliament. When he finishes his speech and receives applause, a loud crashing noise can be heard, with the person filming the video apparently falling to the floor. Sounds of what appears to be panic follow. |
| The second bomb or shell also reportedly landed on the parliament. | The second bomb or shell also reportedly landed on the parliament. |
| Parliament speaker Ismail Kahraman reportedly hid in a bomb shelter after the first explosion.Another series of blasts and gunshots were heard around the parliament building in Ankara, RIA Novosti news agency reported. |