Attempted COUP Underway In Turkey – Military Says It Has TOPPLED President Erdogan!!
BREAKING: Turkey's Preisident Erdogan has FaceTime'd into Turkish TV; says the attempted coup will not succeed. pic.twitter.com/V8mziYnjuZ
— CNBC Now (@CNBCnow) July 15, 2016
========= UPDATES BELOW ===========
UPDATE 6:13 EST
BREAKING FOOTAGE: Tanks rolling through Turkish streets, cheered on by some civilians. pic.twitter.com/BOuz9T219E
— Israel News First (@IsraelNewsFirst) July 15, 2016
BREAKING FOOTAGE: Tank attempts to head towards Prime Minister's Palace, tank is blocked by Erdogan supporters. pic.twitter.com/y7IXjmmWMk
— Israel News First (@IsraelNewsFirst) July 15, 2016
UPDATE 6:05 EST
BREAKING: Loud explosion heard in capital Ankara, CNN-Turk says explosion occurred at state-run television building.
— The Associated Press (@AP) July 15, 2016
BREAKING NEWS: POWERFUL EXPLOSION IN TURKISH CAPITAL.
— Breaking News Feed (@pzf) July 15, 2016
BREAKING NEWS: TURKISH TV BROADCASTS FOOTAGE SHOWING CIVILIANS ARE TAKING OVER A TANK.
— Breaking News Feed (@pzf) July 15, 2016
BREAKING NEWS: TURKISH PEOPLE SEIZE MULTIPLE TANKS IN TURKEY. pic.twitter.com/WYxQL5SKBY
— Breaking News Feed (@pzf) July 15, 2016
BREAKING NEWS: MILITARY HELICOPTER OPENS FIRE OVER TURKISH CAPITAL.
— Breaking News Feed (@pzf) July 15, 2016
UPDATE 5:54 EST
#BREAKING Strong explosion heard in Turkish capital Ankara: AFP
— AFP news agency (@AFP) July 15, 2016
Update – AFP: Strong explosion heard in #Turkey's capital #Ankara
— Sky News Newsdesk (@SkyNewsBreak) July 15, 2016
Sound of gunfire and explosion in Ankara pic.twitter.com/A88luxzowh
— BM-21 GRAD (@bm21_grad) July 15, 2016
UPDATE 5:48 EST
Senior US military source tells NBC News that Erdogan, refused landing rights in Istanbul, is reported to be seeking asylum in Germany.
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) July 15, 2016
Erdogan reported fleeing to… Germany.
— Walter Russell Mead (@wrmead) July 15, 2016
Erdogan in airplane, refused landing at #Istanbul, now trying to seek asylum in Germany, US defense officials say, – @MSNBC
— News This Second (@NewsThisSecond) July 15, 2016
UPDATE: NBC News is reporting that Erdogan is not in Turkey — tried to go to Germany but was denied permission. https://t.co/dUp6febDlE
— Joel C. Rosenberg (@JoelCRosenberg) July 15, 2016
MSNBC reporting US state sources saying Erdogan on a jet, refused landing to seek asylum in Germany. Others not taking that line yet.
— Ross Greer (@Ross_Greer) July 15, 2016
Quoting US defense officials, MSNBC reporting that Erdogan tried to land in Turkey, was turned away, is seeking asylum in Germany.
— William Gallo (@GalloVOA) July 15, 2016
UPDATE 5:32 EST
BREAKING: Turkey's Preisident Erdogan has FaceTime'd into Turkish TV; says the attempted coup will not succeed. pic.twitter.com/V8mziYnjuZ
— CNBC Now (@CNBCnow) July 15, 2016
Erdogan vows to take back leadership in #Turkey in a video call on CNN Turk pic.twitter.com/3K5j91G2mh
— Putintintin (@putintintin1) July 15, 2016
This is surreal, Erdogan on a smartphone. pic.twitter.com/bNQtH1HwAC
— Karl Sharro (@KarlreMarks) July 15, 2016
BREAKING: Erdogan encourages his supporters to gather in the streets to show support for him – @EliotHiggins pic.twitter.com/ZYIjiQ8CBA
— Conflict News (@Conflicts) July 15, 2016
#BREAKING Turkish Pres Erdogan: I urge the Turkish people to convene at public squares.There is no power higher than the power of the people
— Ragıp Soylu (@ragipsoylu) July 15, 2016
BREAKING: Erdogan encourages his supporters to gather in the streets to show support for him – @EliotHiggins pic.twitter.com/ZYIjiQ8CBA
— Conflict News (@Conflicts) July 15, 2016
UPDATE 5:24 EST
BREAKING: Military statement read on Turkish state TV: Armed forces have seized power, citing rising autocratic rule, increased terrorism.
— The Associated Press (@AP) July 15, 2016
BREAKING NEWS: U.S. SAYS ITS CITIZENS IN TURKEY SHOULD SHELTER IN PLACE.
— Breaking News Feed (@pzf) July 15, 2016
BREAKING NEWS: HEAVY GUNFIRE AT TURKEY PRESIDENTIAL PALACE.
— Breaking News Feed (@pzf) July 15, 2016
Unbelievable. No Erdogan on tv. The military overtook TRT station. Anchor says the secular system needs to be restored. #Turkey. @akhbar
— Jenan Moussa (@jenanmoussa) July 15, 2016
UPDATE 5:11 EST
#BREAKING Turkish military declares martial law and curfew: TRT state TV
— AFP news agency (@AFP) July 15, 2016
Announcer on Turkey's TRT says new constitution to be prepared as soon as possible REUTERS
— Noah Barkin (@noahbarkin) July 15, 2016
UPDATE 4:58 EST
Video from Istanbul bridge. Soldiers shout at passing cars "There is curfew, everybody go home." pic.twitter.com/8T2JeK5iTo
— Gilgo (@agirecudi) July 15, 2016
People getting money out of ATMs in Turkey /from @tevfik_uyar pic.twitter.com/4QU44jW7nT
— Patrick deHahn (@patrickdehahn) July 15, 2016
UPDATE: Source in #Turkey's presidential office has told @Reuters that President Erdogan "is safe" – @SkyNewsBreak
— Conflict News (@Conflicts) July 15, 2016
#Breaking #Turkey President Erdogan will address the nation shortly
— Stratfor (@Stratfor) July 15, 2016
Shootings in #Ankara from army helicopters. #Turkey #MilitaryCoup pic.twitter.com/bcb4li460p
— Ergin Kocyildirim (@kocyildirim) July 15, 2016
UPDATE 4:48 EST
Report: Turkish military releases statement, saying armed forces have 'fully seized control' of the country.
— The Associated Press (@AP) July 15, 2016
UPDATE 4:45 EST
MORE: Some hostages taken at Turkish military headquarters in Ankara; President Erdogan safe – CNN Turk reporter
— Reuters World (@ReutersWorld) July 15, 2016
COUP UNDERWAY:
– Turkey
– Istanbul airport seized
– Explosions reported
– Officials taken hostage
– Military deployed
– Social media blocked— Breaking News Feed (@pzf) July 15, 2016
UPDATE 4:38 EST
#عاجل #تركيا | اطلاق نار وتحليق للطيران الحربي التركي في العاصمة #أنقرة الآن#Ankara #Turkey pic.twitter.com/bnkyLWtTcA
— شبكة الثورة السورية (@RevolutionSyria) July 15, 2016
BREAKING VIDEO: Alleged Footage Of Helicopter Opening Fire In Turkey. https://t.co/lhHUhoAnnf (@Conflicts)pic.twitter.com/ebyLju3WxT
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) July 15, 2016
Remarkable video of a tank rolling down a city street:
İSTANBUL-BAYRAMPAŞA ŞUAN pic.twitter.com/AhjuOTA5Kl
— HZ. ENES (@Ayyinemikeder) July 15, 2016
UPDATE 4:32 EST
BREAKING NEWS: TURKISH STATE NEWS AGENCY SAYS EXPLOSION BEING REPORTED AT POLICE SPECIAL OPS HQ IN ANKARA.
— Breaking News Feed (@pzf) July 15, 2016
#Flash:
Turkish Military declares it seized the power in Turkey.
It's official on #NTV.— ilhan tanir (@WashingtonPoint) July 15, 2016
BREAKING NEWS: TURKISH BROADCASTER TRT IS UNDER ARMY CONTROL.
— Breaking News Feed (@pzf) July 15, 2016
#Breaking:
Turkish General Army Staff officially declares it seized the power in Turkey.
Army confirms: https://t.co/HRTTUjHTZC— ilhan tanir (@WashingtonPoint) July 15, 2016
UPDATE 4:28 EST
Report: Turkish military releases statement, saying armed forces have 'fully seized control' of the country.
— The Associated Press (@AP) July 15, 2016
UPDATE 4:45 EST
MORE: Some hostages taken at Turkish military headquarters in Ankara; President Erdogan safe – CNN Turk reporter
— Reuters World (@ReutersWorld) July 15, 2016
COUP UNDERWAY:
– Turkey
– Istanbul airport seized
– Explosions reported
– Officials taken hostage
– Military deployed
– Social media blocked— Breaking News Feed (@pzf) July 15, 2016
UPDATE 4:38 EST
#عاجل #تركيا | اطلاق نار وتحليق للطيران الحربي التركي في العاصمة #أنقرة الآن#Ankara #Turkey pic.twitter.com/bnkyLWtTcA
— شبكة الثورة السورية (@RevolutionSyria) July 15, 2016
BREAKING VIDEO: Alleged Footage Of Helicopter Opening Fire In Turkey. https://t.co/lhHUhoAnnf (@Conflicts)pic.twitter.com/ebyLju3WxT
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) July 15, 2016
Remarkable video of a tank rolling down a city street:
İSTANBUL-BAYRAMPAŞA ŞUAN pic.twitter.com/AhjuOTA5Kl
— HZ. ENES (@Ayyinemikeder) July 15, 2016
UPDATE 4:32 EST
BREAKING NEWS: TURKISH STATE NEWS AGENCY SAYS EXPLOSION BEING REPORTED AT POLICE SPECIAL OPS HQ IN ANKARA.
— Breaking News Feed (@pzf) July 15, 2016
#Flash:
Turkish Military declares it seized the power in Turkey.
It's official on #NTV.— ilhan tanir (@WashingtonPoint) July 15, 2016
BREAKING NEWS: TURKISH BROADCASTER TRT IS UNDER ARMY CONTROL.
— Breaking News Feed (@pzf) July 15, 2016
#Breaking:
Turkish General Army Staff officially declares it seized the power in Turkey.
Army confirms: https://t.co/HRTTUjHTZC— ilhan tanir (@WashingtonPoint) July 15, 2016
UPDATE 4:28 EST
BREAKING NEWS: TURKISH ARMY ANNOUNCES IT HAS TAKEN OVER THE ENTIRE AUTHORITY IN ENTIRE TURKEY. GOVERNMENT DENIES.
— Breaking News Feed (@pzf) July 15, 2016
URGENT: Footage shows jets flying incredibly low over residential buildings in #Ankara, Turkey pic.twitter.com/sdQNhc3sWv
— Press TV (@PressTV) July 15, 2016
Unverified picture purportedly shows tanks being deployed in front of the Ataturk airport #Turkey pic.twitter.com/s1XQalL6Ea
— Michael Horowitz (@michaelh992) July 15, 2016
ALERT: Turkey's NTV news channel shows footage of tanks and soldiers blocking Istanbul's Ataturk airport (@borzou) pic.twitter.com/1sqaG0R9cH
— Breaking News Feed (@pzf) July 15, 2016
COUP UNDERWAY:
– Turkey
– Istanbul airport seized
– Gunfire in capital
– Military deployed
– Tanks on streets
– Social media blocked— Breaking News Feed (@pzf) July 15, 2016
UPDATE 4:23 EST
Turkish PM Binali Yildirim said to #NTV his government will resist and those who try to overthrow the government will pay for it.
— ilhan tanir (@WashingtonPoint) July 15, 2016
Earlier:
BREAKING: Military jets flying over Turkish capital Ankara; military vehicles blocking bridges in Istanbul, reports say.
— The Associated Press (@AP) July 15, 2016
BREAKING: Gunfire heard in Turkish capital, military jets and helicopters flying over Ankara- Reuters witnesses
— Reuters World (@ReutersWorld) July 15, 2016
Turkish soldiers block both bridges on the Bosphorus in Istanbul and jets flying low in Ankara. Reason not clear yet pic.twitter.com/tMG7KKYvGh
— Selin Girit (@selingirit) July 15, 2016
BREAKING NEWS: Ankara Police Department has called ALL its staff to duty immediately.
Stay with @pzf for the latest.
— Breaking News Feed (@pzf) July 15, 2016
This video is circulating on Turkish social media. Soldiers asking people to go home, warn it is not a drill.pic.twitter.com/dSruFKai8R
— (((Julie Lenarz))) (@MsJulieLenarz) July 15, 2016
I will update with more when I have it. News is coming in quickly…
There are reports of clashes between members of the #Turkish security forces, claim that helicopter opened fire at Intel HQ
— Michael Horowitz (@michaelh992) July 15, 2016
#pts – #Turkey’s Prime Minister Yıldırım says “a coup” has been attempted by “some sections” of the military. “This will not be allowed."
— Charles Lister (@Charles_Lister) July 15, 2016
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Military jets flying over #Turkey capital #Ankara; military vehicles blocking bridges in #Istanbul
— Matt Lee (@APDiploWriter) July 15, 2016
Gunfire heard in Turkish capital Ankara: Reuters witness https://t.co/Ba3XESVbLl pic.twitter.com/OxZdIX76pW
— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) July 15, 2016
BREAKING: Military jets flying over Turkish capital Ankara; military vehicles blocking bridges in Istanbul, reports say.
— The Associated Press (@AP) July 15, 2016
BREAKING: Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim says a group within the military engaged in an attempted coup.
— The Associated Press (@AP) July 15, 2016
Pro-government newspaper mentions an attempted coup #Turkey https://t.co/EBKgPHdLl7
— Michael Horowitz (@michaelh992) July 15, 2016
I'm in Turkey and Twitter and Facebook appear to have just stopped working
— Eliot Higgins (@EliotHiggins) July 15, 2016
BREAKING: Turkey blocks Facebook, Twitter and YouTube amid ongoing coup attempt
— BNO News (@BNONews) July 15, 2016
BREAKING NEWS: THE TURKISH STATE TV IS NOW SHUT DOWN.
— Breaking News Feed (@pzf) July 15, 2016
More as this story develops…
Turkey's PM says military action is being taken without chain of command, amid reports of jets flying over capital pic.twitter.com/7aLDofxNyT
— Sky News (@SkyNews) July 15, 2016
