Car bomb targets military vehicle in Istanbul: 8 injured

At least Eight people were injured on Thursday in a car bomb explosion near a military post in Istanbul.

Initial reports said all eight people, including five military personnel, were injured slightly; most of them were released after initial treatment.

The explosion reportedly occurred only 200 meters away from the Sancaktepe Army Aviation Regiment Command.

The explosives are believed to have been detonated by remote controller as a military vehicle carrying 9 military officials passed through.

The front part of the military vehicle was damaged and five of the officers and the driver were slightly injured.

Some buildings and vehicles around the scene were slightly damaged in the blast.

Fire service units were called to the scene, security forces cordoned off the area and bomb experts are investigating the incident.