A massive explosion rocked the heart of the Turkish capital on Wednesday, the latest in a string of bomb attacks that have shocked the nation.
A vehicle filled with explosives went off during rush hour in Ankara on Wednesday evening, Turkish authorities said, targeting an area close to the country's parliament, military headquarters and several government buildings.
Turkish authorities said at least 28 people had been killed in the explosion, Reuters notes.
#BREAKING The map of the #Ankara attack site. Right banner: Turkish Parliament, left banner: Air Force HQ. pic.twitter.com/L4ktlWlMRM
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Photos and videos showed a massive plume of smoke rising from the site, as well as efforts by police officers and firefighters to contain the fire that had broken out at the blast site.
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