Statement from the İzmir Governor's Office regarding the 'explosion'
Following reports of explosion sounds heard in several districts of İzmir, the Governor's Office issued a statement. The statement indicated that expired ammunition is being destroyed and that the process will continue for about 10 days.
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In İzmir, following reports of explosion sounds heard in some districts, the Governor's Office issued a statement confirming that expired ammunition is being destroyed in a controlled manner within a military zone in Urla.
The statement from the İzmir Governor's Office noted that information regarding explosion sounds heard from various districts had been shared in some media outlets and social media accounts.
The statement included the following remarks:
"Expired ammunition is being destroyed routinely and in a controlled manner within the military area located within the borders of our Urla district, with all necessary precautions taken. The aforementioned explosion sounds are caused by this destruction work, and the destruction process will continue for approximately 10 days."