A terrorist attack at the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS) headquarters on Wednesday resulted in the deaths of four people and injuries to 14 others, according to government officials. The incident, which took place at the TUSAS facility in Kahramankazan, near Ankara, involved gunfire and a loud explosion, according to witnesses at the scene.

Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya reported that two attackers were neutralized during the attack, describing the situation as a "terrorist incident." Among the injured, three are in critical condition. Yerlikaya expressed sorrow over the casualties, stating, “Sadly, we have three martyrs and 14 wounded in the attack.”

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who is currently attending a BRICS conference in the Russian city of Kazan alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin, condemned the attack, labeling it an act of terrorism.

Though no group has claimed responsibility, eyewitnesses described chaos as armed assailants stormed the TUSAS building. Broadcast footage showed attackers wielding assault rifles and carrying backpacks as they made their way into the facility. A damaged gate and an exchange of gunfire in the parking lot were also captured on video.

There were unconfirmed reports of a possible suicide attack and a hostage situation inside the building, but authorities have not provided details. Employees were reportedly evacuated to shelters, and movement in and out of the facility was restricted for several hours. Witnesses suggested that multiple blasts might have occurred near different exits as staff were leaving at the end of the workday.

The Turkish government has launched an investigation, led by local prosecutors, into the attack. State-run Anadolu Agency confirmed the probe is underway to determine the cause and identify any possible connections to terrorist networks.

TUSAS is Turkey's leading aerospace manufacturer, responsible for producing a range of military and civilian aircraft, including training planes, helicopters, and the country’s first indigenous fighter jet, KAAN. The facility, owned by the Turkish Armed Forces Foundation and the Turkish government, employs more than 10,000 people.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expressed solidarity with Turkey, condemning the attack and affirming NATO's support for its ally. The European Union delegation in Turkey also denounced the incident, emphasizing the importance of a unified front against terrorism.

Emergency services, including ambulances and helicopters, swiftly responded to the scene. The situation remains tense as investigators work to uncover more details about the attackers and their motives.