An airplane was forced to land in Turkey earlier today after an alleged hijacking attempt in connection to the Sochi Winter Olympics, according to reports.
An individual reportedly sought to divert the airliner to the Russian resort, where the 2014 Winter Olympic ceremony began at 8.14pm local time.
The Pegasus Airlines flight, which departed from Kharkov, Ukraine, is currently being held in a 'safe zone' at an airport in Istanbul, according to CNN.
Reuters journalist Ayla Jean Yackley tweeted the following regarding the hijacking attempt:
State news wire @aa_kurumsal says Pegasus flight from Kharkiv to Istanbul was carrying 110 passengers when wld-be hijacker said he had bomb
— Ayla Jean Yackley (@aylajean) February 7, 2014
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Giuseppe Labellarte
Giuseppe Labellarte
