One of the three terrorists that struck at Turkey's Ataturk Airport wields an AK-47 as he carries out his killing spree
So-Far 36 people are confirmed dead however casualty expected to rise to 50, according to Turkish officials. Reports claimed that ISIS is to blame for the attack, according to Turkish news agencies citing police sources.
Three suicide bombers launched a major, coordinated attack at Istanbul's Ataturk Airport last night, spraying bullets into crowds of terrified passengers and security personnel before blowing themselves up, injuring more than 147 people and killing at least 36.
Eyewitnesses described the moment a hero policeman shot down one of the suicide bombers before he was able to detonate his explosives, giving holidaymakers a chance to escape and saving countless lives.
In shocking footage that captured the moment, the gunman can be seen running through the international arrivals terminal before falling to the ground - apparently felled by a police bullet - and sending his AK-47 skidding across the floor.
The police officer then approaches the gunman before realizing he is about to detonate his suicide vest and running for his life.
"Two of the attackers detonated their explosives at the terminal entrance after being fired upon by police, while the third blew himself up in the car park, according to a Turkish official."
Moments later, as the gunman writhes in pain on the floor, he detonates his bomb and the screen goes blank.
It is believed the gunmen arrived at the airport in a taxi and were trying to pass through the security x-ray machines at the entrance when they were stopped by security officers and carried out their lethal attack - unleashing a spray of bullets against officers.
A second video clip, widely circulated on social media, appears to capture the moment a second blast erupted at the entrance of the terminal sending out a huge ball of flame.