Explosion at Turkish ammunition factory leaves 11 dead

ISTANBUL (AP) — An explosion at an ammunition factory in northwest Turkey left 11 dead and five injured Tuesday morning.The blast occurred in Balikesir province, according to the state-run Anadolu Agency.The factory is in a rural area away from population centers.Balikesir Governor Ismail Ustaoglu said the explosion collapsed the capsule production building and the surrounding buildings had minor damage.

“The explosion was due to a technical issue.There is no possibility of sabotage,” he added.Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc wrote on social media platform X that public prosecutors have been assigned to investigate the cause....