Somalia condemns ‘heinous’ terror attack on Turkish Aerospace Industries

​​​​​​​By Mohamed Dhaysane

GURIEL, Somalia (AA) - Somalia condemned a “heinous” terror attack Wednesday on the Turkish Aerospace Industries.

“This cowardly act is not just an attack on Türkiye, but a threat to global peace and security. Somalia, having faced similar challenges, empathizes with Türkiye,” the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

Somalia commended the swift response of security forces and are confident that those responsible will be brought to justice, it said.

Mogadishu offered condolences to the families affected and said it stands in solidarity with the people and government of Türkiye.

“Somalia remains committed to standing with Türkiye and the international community in the fight against terrorism, with a partnership grounded in shared values and mutual trust,” it said and urged the international community “to strengthen cooperation against terrorism.”

“Together, we can ensure that such acts do not weaken our resolve to protect our people and uphold peace”, it said.

The terror attack targeted Turkish Aerospace Industries' facilities in Ankara.

The attack caused casualties with, for dead and 14 wounded, according to the Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya.