Russia’s ambassador to Turkey assassinated in Ankara

Russia’s ambassador to Turkey Andrei Karlov has died after being shot in Ankara.

The news was confirmed by the Russian Foreign Ministry.

The gunman was heard shouting that the attack was a protest against Russian involvement in the Syrian war. He was killed by security forces.

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*What exactly happened*

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