Turkey strongly condemns Barcelona terror attack

By Satuk Bugra Kutlugun and Kubra Chohan

ANKARA (AA) - Turkey strongly condemned the terrorist attack in central Barcelona that left at least 13 people dead and left dozens injured Thursday.

In a written statement, Turkish Foreign Ministry said: "We condemn in the strongest terms the terrorist attack perpetrated in Barcelona today.

"We extend our deepest condolences and wish fortitude to the families of those who lost their lives and speedy recovery to those wounded in these heinous attacks which display once again the brutal face of terrorism and target all humanity.

"We reiterate our resolve to maintain solidarity with Spain, which is a friend and an ally of Turkey, and to provide all kinds of support to this end."

According to Spanish media, Daesh claimed responsibility for the attack that involved a van ploughing into people at Las Ramblas, a street in central Barcelona popular with both tourists and locals.