The Russian embassy in Turkey expressed its condolences to the victims of the explosion that occurred on Istiklal Street in Istanbul. The embassy said on Twitter: “We learned of great sorrow. The victims and the Turkish people, and we hope for a speedy recovery for the victims. ”
“According to the initial data available at the General Consulate, there are no Russian citizens among the victims.
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The Turkish authorities announced the death toll from the explosion of Istiklal Street in central Istanbul, Turkey, to 6 dead and more than 80 others were injured..