The Turkish authorities confirmed the reports that 36 persons were killed and about 200 were hurt in the suicide bombings and shootings at the Ataturk international airport in Istanbul. 28 of those dead were identified. According to the preliminary information provided to Moldova’s Consulate General in Istanbul, there are no Moldovans among the victims. The persons who were in transit at the airport were lodged at different hotels in Istanbul, IPN reports.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, the Embassy of Moldova in Ankara and the Consulate General of Moldova in Istanbul are in contact with the Turkish authorities. The Moldovans who need consular assistance can use the emergency telephone line of the Consulate General -+905350254276.

The Ministry’s Call Center in Moldova can be contacted on 080090990.