Russian ambassador to Turkey murdered in armed attack

Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Turkey Andrey Karlov was murdered in an armed attack.

As reported by Censor.NET, a source told RIA Novosti.

Spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova reported that there were attempts to provide the ambassador with the emergency assistance at the scene.

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The report has not been formally confirmed so far.