Death toll of Istanbul terrorist attack rises to 36 people

29 июня, 2016 08:50

Dushanbe, 29.06.2016. /NIAT “Khovar”/. The Istanbul airport attack has left 36 people dead, Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim who has arrived at the explosion site said on Wednesday, TASS reports.
“On Tuesday at around 21:22 explosions occurred at the Ataturk international airport. According to the latest data, 36 people have died. Many people were injured. They were taken to various hospitals”, — he said.
According to the prime minster, the majority sustained minor injuries, but some are severely injured.
He also noted that foreigners could be among the victims. “Our citizens have been affected, but, probably, there are foreigners among those injured as well”, — he said.
Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag earlier said that 147 people were injured in the blasts.

29 июня, 2016 08:50

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