Things are hectic in Turkey, to say the least, and we have no idea who’s winning.
But it’s getting ugly.
Rebel attack helicopters have reportedly opened fire on pro-government police in Istanbul:
https://twitter.com/JM_Beck/status/754092931762577409
VIDEO: Footage of helicopter firing against ground targets in #Ankara #Turkey. – @aletweetsnews https://t.co/myUbtQXnRP
— Conflict News (@Conflicts) July 15, 2016
According to reports, 17 officers were killed:
#Turkeycoup: 17 police officers killed in gunbattle near #Ankara, rebel helicopter shot down, 2 loud explosions https://t.co/Dtst7xkse1
— FRANCE 24 English (@France24_en) July 15, 2016
And there’s an unconfirmed report that a pro-government F-16 shot down one of the rebel attack copters:
? According to CNNTURK, Turkish F-16 fighter jet has shot down helicopter used by 'coup plotters' over Ankara, #Turkey"
— Hasan Sari (@HasanSari7) July 15, 2016
Tanks have also been filmed running over cars as pro-government supporters attempt to halt their progress:
https://twitter.com/Malaysia_Latest/status/754090924448284672
Ankara. This will get worse before it gets better. pic.twitter.com/BJdkiM0cmx
— ian bremmer (@ianbremmer) July 15, 2016
In an address to the nation via FaceTime, President Erdogan called for his supporters to take to the streets. Apparently, they listened:
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Watch: Protesters on a road in Istanbul duck at gunfire, amid ongoing attempted Turkish military coup https://t.co/0xgDm0Juz3
— Sky News (@SkyNews) July 15, 2016
Photos: Scenes of confusion during attempted coup in #Turkey https://t.co/4gMANpP0JJ ? @BurhanOzbilici #TurkeyCoup pic.twitter.com/CRuiX0nVNs
— NBC News Pictures (@NBCNewsPictures) July 15, 2016
Civilians have been reported wounded:
Gunfire at Istanbul bridge, there are wounded https://t.co/qouL6vj0kT pic.twitter.com/Z9QJdb21PT https://t.co/7znbgjZu8t via @sametdgn1
— Liveuamap (@Liveuamap) July 15, 2016
We’ll keep you posted throughout the night.
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