On 10 December 2016 , two bombs exploded outside the stadium , killing at least 46 ( 38 police officers , 8 civilians ) and injuring 136 . The first and larger explosion took place at about 7:30 p.m. after home team Beşiktaş defeated visitors Bursaspor 2-1 in the Turkish Super League . An official with knowledge of the attack said that the timing of the bombing aimed to maximize the loss of life . However , the civilian death toll was lower because fans had already left the stadium after the match . Witnesses also reported hearing gunfire after the explosions . Officials have said that the first explosion was caused by a passing vehicle that detonated in an area where police special forces were located at the stadium exit . A riot police bus appeared to have been the target . Turkish officials said a person who had been stopped by police in nearby Maçka Park committed suicide by triggering explosives moments later
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December 2016 Istanbul bombings
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