Russian ambassador to Turkey, Andrey Karlov, was shot together with atleast three others Monday evening while attending an art exhibition 'Russia in the eyes of Turks' in the Turkish capital, Ankara.
The envoy later died from the wound after being transported to the hospital
"Today is a tragic day in the history of the Russian Federation. During a public event, Russian Ambassador to Turkey Andrey Karlov got wounded and died later. We qualify what happened as a terror attack. We are currently in contact with Turkish authorities who are assuring us that a thorough, comprehensive investigation will be conducted," foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in remarks broadcast on Russian television. "Murderers will be punished. Terrorism won't sustain. We'll fight it. A memory about this outstanding diplomat will always remain in our hearts. He's a diplomat who's contributed a lot in fighting terrorism during his career."
The envoy, Andrey G. Karlov, was shot from behind while speaking at an exhibition,according to Turkish media
Repots say the attacker let the guests out of the exhibition venue after he shot the diplomat and then engaged the police in a gun fight.
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