Turkey extends condolences over assassination of Russian ambassador in Ankara

Turkey extends its deep condolences over the assassination of Russian Ambassador in Ankara Andrey Karlov earlier in the day, the Turkish Embassy in Moscow informed, TASS reports.

"An inhumane tragedy occurred today with our high-ranking colleague Andrei Karlov," the Turkish diplomatic mission in Moscow said. "There can be no common-sense person without condemning this evil."

"The tragedy took place during the period of close cooperation between our countries," the statement from the embassy said. "We mourn with all our hearts. We express our deep condolences to the people of Russia. This is our common tragedy and loss."