January 1, 2017 (December 4, 2016 in the lunar calendar), a terrorist attack on New Year's Day in Turkey. On-site rescue A nightclub in Istanbul, Turkey's largest city, was hit by a terrorist attack during a New Year celebration on January 1, 2017. The number of casualties has now reached more than 100. The international community condemned the attack and mourned the victims. According to Turkey's Anadolu News Agency, Turkish officials announced that the number of victims caused by the attack has increased to 39, and another 69 people have been injured, many of them seriously. Turkish Interior Minister Suleiman Soylu said that the identities of the 21 victims have been confirmed, 16 of whom were foreigners, from Saudi Arabia, Lebanon and other countries, and 5 were Turks. There have been no reports of casualties among China citizens. Russian satellite news network quoted local Turkish media as saying that the attacker dressed up as Santa Claus and used Kalashnikov submachine guns to shoot at the public. The specific identity of the attacker is unclear, and there are reports that the attacker spoke Arabic. Turkish President Erdogan issued a written statement after the attack, saying that the terrorists 'goal was to kill innocent people and create chaos. He said that Turkey will do its best to ensure people's security and regional stability. He reiterated that Turkey will make every effort to fight terrorism.