Yeni Şafak: Turkey did not receive intelligence from the US and other countries about the upcoming terrorist attacks

ANKARA, 2 February – RIA Novosti. Yeni Şafak newspaper wrote on Thursday, citing sources from the security services, that Turkey did not receive intelligence from the United States about the terrorist attacks that are being prepared in the country.

The US Embassy warned its citizens on Monday of the danger of terrorist attacks in central Istanbul. Destinations can be churches, synagogues, diplomatic missions or other places popular with foreigners, especially Istanbul’s Beyoğlu, Galata, Taksim, Istiklal Street districts. Previously, the British, Dutch and German consulates in Istanbul had stopped working due to the threat of a terrorist attack in the city center. The Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Istanbul continues to work as usual.

“None of these countries, which reported a possible terrorist attack with an open address in their messages, contacted the Turkish security authorities. Intelligence and security sources said that there was no intelligence information or warning from the United States and other countries. Interior also made a statement on the subject and opposed provocations before these countries’ statements. reported that necessary measures were taken.