There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack, which was confirmed by the Russian foreign ministry. The motive was unclear. Russia is a key backer of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and has taken part in attacks on Syrian rebels, who have extensive networks in Turkey.
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack, which was confirmed by the Russian foreign ministry. The motive was unclear. Russia is a key backer of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and has taken part in attacks on Syrian rebels, who have extensive networks in Turkey.
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