Istanbul Election Campaign Event Attacked, Leaving One Wounded

An assailant's gunfire at an Istanbul mayoral campaign event critically injures a woman, sparking a nationwide condemnation and investigation.

Assailants opened fire at a campaign event for the upcoming municipal elections in Istanbul, critically wounding a 32-year-old woman.
The attack occurred during an event organized by the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) in Istanbul's Kucukcekmece district.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya strongly condemned the attack, emphasizing its affront to democratic values.
Authorities are reviewing security camera footage and have found 17 spent shells at the site, with the attackers still at large.
The incident has heightened tensions ahead of the March 31 municipal elections, with the AKP aiming to retake key cities lost to the opposition.