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Israeli strikes on Damascus and a military facility near Homs killed one Syrian soldier and wounded seven. The attacks targeted the Kafr Sousa neighborhood and a military facility, causing material damage.

The Turkish Air Force attacked Kurdistan Workers' Party targets in Iraq and Syria after the terrorist attack in Ankara. 32 terrorist targets were destroyed, and the operation continues.

A terrorist attack at the Turkish Aerospace Industries plant in Ankara leaves 5 dead and 22 wounded. The Turkish Interior Minister believes that the Kurdistan Workers' Party is behind the attack.

Andriy Sybiga expressed his condolences to the victims of the terrorist attack in Ankara. The Minister emphasized that there is no justification for terrorism and expressed support and solidarity with our Turkish friends.

The attack on the Turkish aerospace company TUSAŞ killed 4 people and injured 14. Two terrorists were neutralized, an investigation was launched, and the authorities condemned the attack on the defense industry.

A powerful explosion occurred near the headquarters of Turkish Aerospace Industries near Ankara. Turkey's Interior Minister called it a terrorist attack, reporting the deaths and injuries.

Andriy Sybiga met with Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bolat in Ankara. They discussed Russian attacks on Ukrainian ports and the energy system, as well as the increasing role of Turkish companies in Ukraine's recovery.

Andriy Sybiga will visit Turkey on October 20-22 for talks with high-ranking officials. They will discuss security issues in the Black Sea, bilateral cooperation and Ukraine's integration into NATO.

Ukraine's ambassador to Turkey announced plans to hold a peace summit with Russia by the end of the year. The format involves third parties, without direct bilateral negotiations with Russia.

For the first time in years, Germany has approved a significant arms deal with Turkey worth about 336 million euros. This includes air defense missiles, torpedoes, and equipment for the modernization of submarines and frigates.

According to The Washington Post, Ukraine and Russia were preparing for talks in Doha to end attacks on energy facilities. The meeting was disrupted by Ukraine's invasion of the Kursk region.

The President of the Palestinian Authority and the President of Turkey discussed steps to cease fire in the Gaza Strip.

Ukrainian Defense Minister Umerov had a conversation with his French counterpart Lecorneuil. They discussed the situation at the front and the need to allow strikes on military targets on enemy territory.

Turkish authorities have warned Telegram of possible blocking due to the lack of response to demands to close channels with illegal information. Channels with drugs, prostitution, and child pornography were found in the messenger.

Rustem Umerov met with Yashar Guler at the Turkish Ministry of National Defense. The Turkish minister greeted his Ukrainian counterpart with a military ceremony.

On World Food Safety Day, countries are holding events aimed at raising awareness of the importance of safe nutrition and preventing food poisoning, which kills more than 400,000 people annually.

The head of the Odessa regional administration Oleg Kiper discussed with the governor of the Turkish province of Ankara the possibilities of cooperation in the economic, agricultural, innovative, sports, educational spheres, the signing of an interregional Agreement and the organization of recreation for children of military personnel and internally displaced persons in Ankara.

Turkey has sent 32 rescuers and vehicles to Iran to help search for the helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, which made a hard landing in northwestern Iran at the request of the Iranian side.

Today, on May 18, all art lovers can join the events dedicated to the International Museum Day. The oldest museum in the world is the Capitoline Museum in Rome, which was established in 1471.

Turkey remains committed to Georgia's integration into the EU and NATO, hoping that the current events in the country will be resolved in favor of the Georgian people, as Turkish President Erdogan stated during the Georgian Prime Minister's visit to Ankara.

The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk, visited Ankara to meet with Turkish officials, including the Speaker of the Grand National Assembly, to discuss strategic cooperation, a formula for peace, and strengthening cooperation between the parliaments of Ukraine and Turkey.

Turkey is seeking a long-term agreement with ExxonMobil to import up to 2. 5 million tons of LNG annually, which would reduce its dependence on russian gas supplies.

Turkey announces restrictions on exports of steel, iron, aluminum, and other products to Israel until a ceasefire is reached in Gaza.

Ukraine plans to hold a major food security summit in Turkey. This was discussed during the visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Istanbul in March.

Turkey has canceled the visa-free regime for Tajik citizens, requiring them to obtain visas to enter Turkey from April 20.

Turkish opposition leader Mehmet Palaz died after a balcony collapsed while celebrating his victory in the local elections.

Turkey's main opposition party, the CHP, has won major victories in Istanbul and Ankara, dealing a significant blow to President Erdogan's ruling AKP party in local elections.

Ekrem Imamoglu of the opposition Republican People's Party won the mayoral election in Istanbul with a 10% margin, dealing a serious blow to President Erdogan's ruling party.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will visit the United States on May 9 to meet with President Joe Biden for the first time at the White House.

A delegation from the US House of Representatives will visit Turkey on March 29 to discuss the supply and modernization of F-16 fighter jets for the Turkish Air Force and the situation in Syria.