Russia’s ambassador to Turkey was shot and killed in Ankara while giving a speech at an embassy sponsored photo exhibition.
The assailant was identified as a 22 year-old off duty police officer.
After shooting the ambassador the assailant referenced Aleppo: “Don't forget Aleppo, don't forget Syria.” "Whoever took part in this cruelty will pay the price, one by one ... Only death will take me from here," he stated in Turkish.
"We are the descendants of those who supported the Prophet Muhammad, for jihad," he said.
Ankara’s Mayor Melih Gokcek, told reporters that the attack was aimed to disrupt the recently established relations between Turkey and Russia.
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