Russian Ambassador to Turkey Andrey Karlov was rushed to hospital in a critical condition after an armed assault in a contemporary art center in Ankara on Monday. Unfortunately it was impossible to save his life.

A young man entered the Contemporary Art Exhibition Center in Ankara during an exhibition, Milliyet reports. He introduced himself as a policeman, following which he opened fire in the ambassador's back, while the latter was giving a speech by the tribune.

The young man then pushed everyone out of the hall, after which shots were again heard.

It was impossible to save the life of the ambassador.

The gunman, who was neutralized by the police, shouted something related to Aleppo.