A major explosion has shaken central Ankara on Wednesday, leaving over 20 people dead and scores injured.





The explosion took place in�a military housing complex near�the country's parliament building at�16:30 GMT.


Over 20 people have been killed and 61 injured, according to�authorities.
"There are 61 injured, they were taken to�14 city hospitals. I cannot tell the exact number of�victims as�it is the task of�the Interior Ministry, but, according to�my information, at�least 20-21 people have been killed. Three people died in�hospitals. Three are currently in�surgery," Turkish Health Minister Mehmet Muezzinoglu said.


The official representative of�the Turkish ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) �mer �elik called the explosion a "terrorist act."
"The terrorist attack in a densely populated area once again shows the vile face of�terrorism," �mer �elik said.


The attack targeted buses with�the personnel of�the Turkish General Staff, according to�a statement.

Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu has been informed of�the incident, CNN Turk reports.

Davutoglu cancelled his visit to�Brussels due to�the attack, according to�the prime minister's office.
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