A major terrorism attack struck the Turkish city of Gaziantep leaving at least 8 dead and wounding 30 others according to initial reports. The attack targeted a wedding on Saturday night with the purpose of creating mass civilian carnage. The motivations behind the attack remain unknown. It is also unknown whether the attack was carried out by Daesh, the Kurdistan People`s Party (PKK) or another group.
Journalist Mete Sohtaoglu, the former editor at CNN Turk, confirms that authorities believe at least 8 are dead and more than 30 others have been wounded in the attack based on preliminary information. Video from the scene corroborates the violent nature of the attack featuring images too graphic to republish.
Ambulances continue to race to the scene as authorities attempt to get a handle on the carnage that has resulted from the strike.
RT reports that one social media user who saw the scene unfold said that a "suicide bomber blows himself up" and claims that "close to a hundred" people have been killed or injured.
Turkish national broadcaster NTV confirmed the blast saying a "terrorist attack" had targeted a wedding celebration.
Gaziantep Governor Ali Yerlikaya has released a statement saying the blast was an attack by “terrorist organizations,” according to Turkish news outlet Haberturk. It still remains unknown whether the attack was orchestrated by a known adversary to the Turkish regime such as Daesh or the PKK.
