This Photo Is Not Related to the Recent Terrorist Attack in Istanbul
The Claim
A photo depicts the recent explosive attack in Istanbul, Turkey.
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A photo purportedly depicting the recent explosive attack in Istanbul, Turkey on November 13, 2022, is making the rounds on the internet.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar has investigated the claim and found it to be misleading. The image surfaced online on October 9, 2022, before the incident.
October KadıKöy’s Explosion
According to a TinEye reverse search, the image first appeared online a month ago, following a fire that ravaged a building in KadıKöy, killing three people.
According to media reports, natural gas was the cause of the fire.
A month ago, videos depicting the explosion and featuring the same building were also posted online.
Six Killed in Istanbul Explosion
According to Anadolu Agency, on November 13, 2022, an explosion on one of Istanbul's busiest streets, Istiklal Avenue, killed at least six people and injured 81 others.
The explosion happened around 4.20 p.m. (1320 GMT) local time.
According to the Anadolu Agency, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that the bombing "smells like terrorism" and that "the country will not bow down to terrorism, and all perpetrators will be identified."
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