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Revision as of 11:39, 1 January 2017

2017 Istanbul nightclub attack
The Reina nightclub in Istanbul in 2012
LocationIstanbul, Turkey
Date1 January 2017
01:15 (FET)
TargetReina nightclub
Attack type
Mass shooting
WeaponsAK 47, hand grenades
Deaths39
Injured69
Perpetrators1 at large
Istanbul nightclub shooting is located in Istanbul
Istanbul nightclub shooting
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Location of the shooting in Istanbul, Turkey

A terrorist mass shooting occurred at a nightclub called Reina, in the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul, Turkey, on 1 January 2017, killing at least 39 people. The attack occurred at about 01:15 FET (UTC+3) at the Reina nightclub in Ortaköy, where hundreds of people were celebrating the New Year. At least 69 people were injured in the incident.

Background

This attack came during a period of heightened security measures in the city, with 17,000 police officers on duty,[1] following several terrorist attacks over the recent months, many perpetrated by ISIS and Kurdish militants.[2]

Attack

A gunman, reportedly wearing a Santa Claus costume, opened fire in the nightclub at about 1:15 am. He reportedly carried an AK-47 and entered the nightclub after killing a police officer and a bystander at the gate.[3][4][5] The attacker reportedly spoke Arabic[6] and is still on the loose.[7] Authorities had earlier claimed that one gunman entered the nightclub and was later killed by the police, while some witness testimonies in the Turkish media suggested more than one attacker.[8] The Turkish government has ordered a temporary media blackout citing concerns over security and public order.[2]

At the time of the attack, about 700 people were at the nightclub to celebrate the New Year.[9][2] At least 39 were killed[10][11][12] (including 15 foreigners)[13] and at least 69 others were injured.[14] Police set up a cordon around the nightclub.[15] A number of people jumped into the Bosphorus to escape the attack.[16]

Istanbul's governor Vasip Şahin has said the attack was a terrorist attack.[17] Due to the timing and the target of the attack, security services are reported to suggest ISIS involvement.[15]

Casualties by nationality
Country Dead Injured Ref.
 Turkey 5 Unknown [18]
 Belgium 1 0 [19]
 France 3 [20]
 Lebanon 3 [21]
 Bulgaria 1 [22]
 Israel 1 [23]
Unknown 33 61 [18]
Total 39 69 [18]

See also

References

  1. ^ Bilginsoy, Zeynep. "2 reported dead in New Year's attack on Istanbul nightclub". AP News. Retrieved 1 January 2017.
  2. ^ a b c "Istanbul Reina nightclub attack 'leaves 39 dead'". BBC News. BBC. 1 January 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2017.
  3. ^ "35 killed in armed attack at Istanbul nightclub". aa.com.tr. Anadolu Agency. Retrieved 31 December 2016.
  4. ^ "Son Dakika: Ünlü gece kulübüne silahlı saldırı". Hürriyet. Retrieved 31 December 2016.
  5. ^ "One attacker still inside Istanbul nightclub: CNN Turk". reuters.com. Reuters. Retrieved 1 January 2017.
  6. ^ "Gece Kulübü Reina'ya Terör Saldırısı Vali Şahin: 1 Polis Şehit, 35 Sivil Hayatını Kaybetti". sondakika.com. Retrieved 1 January 2017.
  7. ^ Russell, Graham (1 January 2017). "Istanbul nightclub attack: 16 foreigners among 39 killed, says minister – live updates". Retrieved 1 January 2017 – via The Guardian.
  8. ^ Shaheen, Kareem (1 January 2017). "Turkey nightclub shooting: Istanbul on alert after armed gunman kills dozens". The Guardian. The Guardian. Retrieved 1 January 2017.
  9. ^ "İstanbul'da Reina gece kulübünde silahlı saldırı: 2 ölü, çok sayıda yaralı var". Cumhuriyet. Retrieved 1 January 2017.
  10. ^ "Istanbul nightclub attack 'leaves 35 dead'". 1 January 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2017 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
  11. ^ "At least 35 shot dead in Istanbul 'terror attack'". euronews.com. 1 January 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2017.
  12. ^ Griffien, Andrew. "Istanbul nightclub attack: Several injured after gunman opens fire on New Year's Eve". independent.co.uk. The Independent. Retrieved January 1, 2017.
  13. ^ "The Latest: Turkey lowers number of foreign fatalities". nbc12.com. Retrieved 1 January 2017.
  14. ^ "Istanbul nightclub attack: At least 35 dead after gunmen open fire at New Year's Eve party". Retrieved 1 January 2017.
  15. ^ a b Graham, Chris (31 December 2016). "Istanbul attack: Gunmen 'dressed as Santa' open fire at nightclub in Turkey". The Telegraph. Retrieved 1 January 2017.
  16. ^ "İstanbul'da gece kulübünde silahlı saldırı". Habertürk. Retrieved 31 December 2016.
  17. ^ "At least 35 shot dead in Istanbul 'terror attack'". euronews. 1 January 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2017.
  18. ^ a b c "Manhunt underway after 39 killed in Istanbul nightclub terrorist attack (GRAPHIC VIDEOS)". Retrieved 1 January 2017.
  19. ^ "Au moins un Belge parmi les 39 morts de l'attaque d'Istanbul". 1 January 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2017.
  20. ^ "Attentat d'Istanbul : au moins trois Français blessés, le tireur toujours en fuite". Le Figaro. Retrieved 1 January 2017.
  21. ^ "Foreign Ministry: 3 Lebanese injured in Istanbul terror attack". Retrieved 1 January 2017.
  22. ^ "Българка е сред пострадалите при атентата в Истанбул - Dnes.bg". Retrieved 1 January 2017.
  23. ^ "Israeli woman hurt in Istanbul club attack; another missing". Retrieved 1 January 2017.


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