assassinated Russia’s ambassador
A gunman assassinated Russia’s ambassador to Turkey on Monday, shouting “Allahu akbar” as he opened fire on Andrey Karlov at an art exhibition in Ankara.
Russia’s foreign ministry described the shooting, which was captured on video, as a “terror attack.”
“We are currently in contact with Turkish authorities, who are assuring us that a thorough, comprehensive investigation will be conducted,” foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in remarks broadcast on Russian television. “Murderers will be punished. Terrorism won’t sustain. We’ll fight it.”
Here’s what we know right now:
• Karlov was giving a speech at the opening ceremony of a photo exhibit when an assailant opened fire.
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source: CNN.com
