Turkey: Suicide Bomber Kills Two at US Embassy in Ankara

A bomb exploded at the US Embassy in the Turkish capital of Ankara on Friday, killing at least two and wounding several others, according to wire reports. Several witnesses and a police official speaking to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity said that a suicide bomber was responsible for the attack.

According to witnesses, the attacker set off an explosive device inside the security checkpoint at a side entrance of the embassy, sending smoke and debris flying into the street. The embassy itself has reportedly suffered no damage.

One Turkish security guard and the attacker were killed, though it remains unclear how many were wounded. Several emergency vehicles were dispatched to the area, and an AP journalist saw at least one woman who appeared to be seriously hurt being carried to an ambulance.

Addressing reporters shortly after the blast, US Ambassador Francis Ricciardone said the attack came at 1:15 p.m. local time. He also expressed sadness at the guard's death and thank Turkish authorities for their prompt response, according to Reuters.

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