6 Killed in Bombing in Istanbul

Istanbul, Turkey has just been hit with a bombing that killed 6 people and injured over 80 on Sunday. Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay has disclosed that the Turkish government deemed this incident a terrorist attack, and the suspect is already in custody.

Interior minister Suleyman Soylu said in a press conference that “It is PKK/PYD terrorist organization according to our preliminary findings,” and they believe a woman was the attacker. Surveillance footage released shows a woman alone on a bench who leaves a bag behind just minutes before the explosion. Citizens and visitors in the city were interrupted by this terrible tragedy, and many are rallying in support of those who have been affected by this.