Turkish officials say three suicide bombers carried out an attack on Istanbul's Ataturk airport, killing scores and wounded at least 40 others. A number of attacks on civilians have hit tourist areas since the Islamic State launched its first operation targeting Turkish civilians in January. Paramedics help casualties outside Istanbul Ataturk International Airport, Turkey's largest airport, following the suicide bombing on June 28, 2016. Authorities later determined that the attacker, Mehmet Ozturk, had ties to the Islamic State. More than 30 people were killed and 147 were wounded when three suicide bombers detonated their vests Tuesday after exchanging gunfire with police at Istanbul’s Ataturk International Airport, Turkish officials said.

Source: Washington Post June 28, 2016 22:47 UTC