According to reports, atleast six people were killed and up to 81 injured in an explosion in Istaklil Avenue, a busy pedestrian street in central Istanbul. Reportedly, a video posted online showed flames erupting and a loud bang. According to reports, the president of Turkey who spoke about the incident before his departure to Indonesia for the g20 summit said innitial intelligence believed it to be a terrorist attack. Reportedly, security cameras are in place in Istaklil Avenue, a busy thoroughfare, popular with locals and tourists which may lead to clues concerning the perpetrators.
According to reports, the attack occurred around 4.20 pm local time, 13.20 gmt. Reportedly, no one has claimed responsibility for the attack. According to reports, Turkey suffered several deadly bombings between 2015 and 2017 by islamic state and kurdish groups.