Russian Ambassador Andrei Karlov in Turkey was shot and is in critical condition, according to CNN Turk.
The attack on the diplomat was committed in the capital Ankara, at the opening of an exhibition at the Center for Contemporary Art.
During the speech of Ambassador Charles at the premiere of the exhibition "Russia through the eyes of the Turks" has invaded gunman who opened fire. Witnesses of the incident cited by the Russian news agency TASS, claimed that the attacker shouted "Get out !".
Karlov was taken to hospital with gunshot wound in the back. There is evidence of more wounded during the shootout.
