Turkey condemns Vienna attack as ISIS-linked terrorism blamed

Turkey said on Tuesday that it "strongly" condemned a multiple gun attack in the Austrian capital Vienna that has killed four people.

"We strongly condemn this attack, extend our condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and wish a speedy recovery to the wounded," the Turkish Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

At least four victims were killed and 17 others injured in a series of shootings that started near the Stadttempel synagogue in central Vienna on Monday night. Austrian Interior Minister Karl Nehammer said the attack was connected to the Islamic State.

"As a country that has been fighting against all sorts of terrorism for decades, Turkey stands in solidarity with the Austrian people," the foreign ministry said.

European leaders have also condemned the shooting, which follows two deadly attacks at a church and against a teacher in France in recent weeks.

“After France, another friendly country has been attacked. This is our Europe. Our enemies must know who they are dealing with. We will not give up,” French President Emmanuel Macron tweeted in German.

Wir, Franzosen, teilen den Schock und die Trauer von der Österreicher nach einer Angriff in Wien. Nach Frankreich ist es ein befreundetes Land, das angegriffen wird. Dies ist unser Europa. Unsere Feinde müssen wissen, mit wem sie es zu tun haben. Wir werden nichts nachgeben.

— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) November 2, 2020