World condemns bomb attack in Turkey's Kayseri

World leaders and other members of the international community have expressed their condolences and condemnation following the Dec. 17 car bomb attack in the Central Anatolian province of Kayseri which killed 14 soldiers and wounded 56 others.

The United States condemned the "cowardly attack," showing solidarity with the country against terror.

"We stand united with Turkey, our NATO ally, in our determination to confront and defeat all forms of terrorism," White House National Security Council spokesman Ned Price said in a statement.      

State Department spokesman John Kirby also said the U.S. administration was ready to provide support.  
   
"There is absolutely no justification for inhumane acts perpetrated against the Turkish people by terrorists," Kirby said. 

"We are in close touch with Turkish authorities and have offered our support to the ongoing investigation of this attack," he added.    
  
"We condemn the terrorist attack in Kayseri. No cause could justify such heinous acts," the U.S. Embassy in Ankara said in a tweet.

The ambassador of the United Kingdom to Turkey, Richard Moore, also condemned the attack. 

"Another dark day for #Turkey. I completely condemn the terrorist attack in Kayseri this morning. My condolences to families of soldiers killed & wishes for speedy recovery to injured. UK stands with Turkey against all terrorism," Moore tweeted.

Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin conveyed condolences to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and said Moscow was "ready" to cooperate with Ankara in fighting against terrorism, according to Kremlin press service.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov also talked to his Turkish counterpart, Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu,...