At least 12 people were killed and three others injured in an explosion at a munitions factory in the city of Balikesir, Turkey - CNN Turk reported.
The explosion occurred amid growing concerns in recent years about the increased production activity at factories in Turkey, intended to supply weapons for wars against Ukraine and Israel. In the pursuit of fulfilling orders as quickly as possible, calls for concern have been raised due to the risks involved.
Experts warn that overloading, the lack of adequate security measures and accelerated privatization processes increase the potential for danger.
At present, the exact cause of the explosion is still unclear, but local authorities have launched a comprehensive investigation to clarify the circumstances of the incident.
