A Turkish guard was killed on Friday when a suicide bomber struck the United States Embassy in Ankara, Turkey, according to reports. The number of casualties may increase as more details are uncovered.
The bomb reportedly detonated inside a security checkpoint.
"We are very sad of course that we lost one of our Turkish guards at the gate," U.S. Ambassador Francis Ricciardone told Reuters.
Footage of the aftermath was quickly uploaded to YouTube, seen above. The embassy also confirmed the attack via Twitter:
Confirm explosion at the U.S. Embassy. Appropriate measures were taken. Thanks to TNP for quick action.— US Embassy Turkey (@USEmbassyTurkey) February 1, 2013
Updates to follow when we have more information— US Embassy Turkey (@USEmbassyTurkey) February 1, 2013
ABD Büyükelçiliği’nde bir patlama olmuştur.Gerekli önlemler alınmıştır.Türk Emniyet Yetkilileri hızlı müdahalesinden dolayı teşekkür ederiz.— US Embassy Turkey (@USEmbassyTurkey) February 1, 2013