A deadly attack near Turkey’s capital amid hopes for a ceasefire with the PKK

Five people were killed and 22 injured when two gunmen opened fire at Turkey’s state-run aerospace company. The Turkish government has blamed the PKK and retaliated overnight with airstrikes in northern Syria and Iraq, killing 59. No group has claimed responsibility. What does this mean for the possibility of ceasefire talks between Turkey and the PKK? The World reports.

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