Missile Factory Explosion in Ankara, Turkey... At Least 5 Dead

On the 10th (local time), an explosion occurred at a missile manufacturing factory on the outskirts of Ankara, the capital of T?rkiye, resulting in at least five deaths, according to reports from the AP News Agency and others.

Missile factory with smoke rising [Captured from Turkey NTV broadcast Twitter]

The Ministry of National Defense of T?rkiye announced that an explosion took place at the MKE missile and explosives manufacturing factory in the Elmada? area of Ankara that morning.

The Ministry stated, "Five employees died due to the explosion," and added, "An investigation into the cause of the explosion is underway."

Several fire trucks and ambulances were dispatched to the scene, and the shock from the explosion shattered the windows of nearby shops and houses.

T?rkiye's NTV broadcast reported that upon hearing the news of the explosion, the families of the employees rushed to the site to check on their loved ones' safety.