The Turkish Defense Ministry issued a statement confirming the unfortunate incident, stating: “An explosion occurred at the MKE Rocket and Explosives Factory in the Elmadağ district of Ankara. As a result of the explosion, five workers have been killed.”

The investigations, undertaken by both the criminal and administrative authorities, aim to shed light on the circumstances leading up to the explosion.

The criminal investigation will delve into potential legal ramifications, while the administrative inquiry will focus on determining any organizational or operational shortcomings that may have contributed to the incident. (ILKHA)