Turkish military declares takeover of country.
“Heavily armed soldiers and military vehicles closed the two main bridges in Istanbul Friday evening, and while low-flying military jets could be heard overhead.”
Access to Twitter, Facebook and YouTube is blocked
Now we know why when back in the month of March the Pentagon Ordered Hundreds Of Military Families To Evacuate Turkey. They no doubt knew what was on the horizon.
Now today it appears as reported by RT, that Turkey is undergoing a military coup and the government has been overthrown. There is no word on Erdogen, however it was known that he would be vacationing in the southern part of the country.
It makes me wonder whether or not Erdogen knew about the coup as well. He did just apologize to Russia for the downing of their military jet and has attempted to normalize relations with Putin.
Turkish military declares takeover of country, top officials reportedly taken hostage — RT News
Turkey’s government appears to have been overthrown in a coup, as the military claimed taking control over the country. President Recep Erdogan is reportedly on vacation in the southern Turkish resort town of Bodrum.
“Turkish Armed Forces have completely taken over the administration of the country to reinstate constitutional order, human rights and freedoms, the rule of law and the general security that was damaged,” the military said in a statement. We hope that all of our good relationships with all countries will continue.”
Heavily armed soldiers and military vehicles closed the two main bridges in Istanbul Friday evening, and while low-flying military jets could be heard overhead.
Turkish PM says attempted military coup is underway https://t.co/4dB4EMThHm
— VICE News (@vicenews) July 15, 2016
Tanks have been posted outside Istanbul’s Ataturk International Airport and in other locations in the city.
#Turkish troops deployed to Istanbul, civilian footage shows. pic.twitter.com/8xpSinNLCf
Access to Twitter, Facebook and YouTube is being blocked, while the state-owned TRT television has gone off the air, according to reports from inside Turkey. It’s website shows weather.
“Some people illegally undertook an illegal action outside of the chain of command,” Prime Minister Bulent Yildirim said, in comments broadcast by private channel NTV.
BREAKING: Shots at Turkish interior ministry #Turkeycoup Erdogan statement expected soon https://t.co/B86WmvscrR pic.twitter.com/tBU6BUxVv0
— RT (@RT_com) July 15, 2016
President Recep Erdogan is reportedly on vacation in the southern Turkish resort town of Bodrum. His status is currently unknown.
Tanks have been posted outside Istanbul’s Ataturk International Airport, while armored vehicles were photographed outside TRT offices.
All flights from Istanbul’s Ataturk International Airport have been canceled, Reuters reported citing a witness.
The Turkish military announced it was seizing power in the country “to protect the democratic order and to maintain human rights.”
US Secretary of State John Kerry said he hopes for “peace and continuity” in Turkey, AFP reported.
Image from RT.
