Video shows bomber exploding at Istanbul airport

A Twitter user, identified only by "SADO", released on Tuesday a video showing the alleged gunman who attacked Istanbul International Airport exploding after being hit by a firearm.

According to the publication, if the man had not been shot by a police officer, things could be much worse. The video shows some people running at the airport and a man being hit and falling to the ground. At this point, you can see a weapon sliding on the floor and, a few seconds later, a flash followed by fire, indicating that it set off an explosive.

Attack left 42 dead

The bombing took place last night - at 10 pm in Turkey and 4 pm in Brasilia - and left 42 dead and 239 injured. Three suicides opened fire on the passengers and caused explosions at the site, which is the third busiest airport in Europe.