Türkiye has rejected social media claims suggesting that a terrorist attack could take place in Ankara during the NATO summit process, calling them “clear disinformation” and an attempt at psychological warfare.
The Centre for Combating Disinformation under Türkiye’s Communications Directorate said in a statement on Friday that posts circulating on some social media channels were intended to create fear and panic among the public.
It said the speculative content sought to fuel concern and undermine perceptions of security.
‘All necessary measures are being implemented’
“All necessary measures are being meticulously implemented by our relevant institutions,” the centre said, adding that judicial proceedings were also underway against malicious content targeting public peace and security.
The centre urged the public to rely only on statements issued by official authorities and to disregard posts aimed at manipulation and disinformation.
Ankara will host a NATO summit on July 7–8, bringing together allied leaders to discuss defence investment and industry, continued support for Ukraine, and broader NATO 3.0 discussions.
