26.08.2026 14:30
As Turkey goes through a historic turning point in its terrorism problem, the "yellow bags" hung on the balcony of a building in Istanbul Başakşehir drew great reaction. The incident, which spread on social media after construction workers in the area filmed and reacted to the situation, was described as an open provocation aimed at disturbing public peace.
As Turkey enters a critical phase in its nearly 40-year-long fight against terrorism, provocations targeting social peace have been pushed back into the spotlight. The "yellow bags" hung on the balcony of a building in Istanbul's Basaksehir district drew harsh reactions from local citizens and social media.
CONSTRUCTION WORKERS SHOW REACTION BY FILMING VIDEO
Construction workers in the area did not remain indifferent when they noticed the bags hung on the balcony. The workers, who recorded images with their mobile phones, reacted to this blatant provocation and the perception it aimed to create by filming. The footage recorded by the workers quickly spread across the internet.
SOCIAL MEDIA ROSE UP
After the footage spread rapidly, thousands of users on social media reacted strongly to the situation. The following statements stood out in the comments under the shares:
- "They are targeting Kurds under the guise of the PKK"
- "Zionist remnants have started stirring things up"
Citizens, emphasizing the need to be sensitive against such attempts aimed at undermining social unity, demanded that authorities take immediate action on the matter.