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Russia expresses condolences to Turkey after Ankara blast

Published: 18 Feb 2016 - 11:05 am | Last Updated: 09 Nov 2021 - 04:54 pm
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Turkish forensic experts inspect the explosion scene in Ankara on February 18, 2016. At least 28 people were killed and 61 people were wounded in a car bombing in the Turkish capital Ankara on February 17, the city's governor said. / AFP / ADEM ALTAN

MOSCOW: Russia on Thursday expressed its deep condolences to the people of Turkey over a deadly explosion in Ankara the previous day, Russia's Foreign Ministry said.

It said the terrorist act underlined the need for all countries to unite to fight international terrorism.

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