ANKARA: The sounds of Jets and gunfire resonated over Ankara late on Friday as Tanks rolled down the streets the military claimed having taken control of Turkey.
Prime Minister Binali Yildirim however claimed before the military took over the state television that a group within Turkey's military was attempting to overthrow the government.
Security forces had been called in to "do what is necessary," Yildirim said.
"Some people illegally undertook an illegal action outside of the chain of command," Yildirim said in comments broadcast by private channel NTV and reported by Reuters
Geo News reported, that it was in fact junior officers attempting a coup not only against the civilian government but also the present military top brass. The situation on ground is still developing and it is not as yet clear who has control of Turkey.Â
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Note: This is a developing story and is being updated as reports flow in.Â
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