Holy crap! It’s being reported that the Turkish Prime Minister says a military coup is underway in Ankara right now:
BREAKING NEWS: TURKISH PM SAYS MILITARY COUP ATTEMPT UNDERWAY.
— Breaking News Feed (@pzf) July 15, 2016
Many in Turkey “running out to buy water, going to ATMs” due to uncertainty of coup: https://t.co/RYu2povqN1 pic.twitter.com/wBZfESLpbr
— CBS News (@CBSNews) July 15, 2016
BREAKING NEWS: Reports that the Turkish Armed Forces took over the government.
Stay with @pzf for the latest.
— Breaking News Feed (@pzf) July 15, 2016
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UPDATE 9:12 EST
Erdogan just appeared on Turkish TV at Istanbul airport, mobbed by supporters. Arrival signals #TurkeyCoup may not be over, but fading.
— Jon Williams (@WilliamsJon) July 16, 2016
BREAKING: Large crowds greet President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as he emerges from a vehicle at Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport (via @AP)
— Mic (@mic) July 16, 2016
BREAKING: Erdogan arrived to #Istanbul #Turkey
— Arab News (@Arab_News) July 16, 2016
Turkish TV shows Erdogan surrounded by supporters at what appears to be Istanbul airport. pic.twitter.com/4qmE3XttIv
— Yaroslav Trofimov (@yarotrof) July 16, 2016
UPDATE 8:42 EST
BREAKING NEWS: 2 EXPLOSION ON PARLIAMENT IN ANKARA RIGHT NOW.
— Breaking News Feed (@pzf) July 16, 2016
Picture of the Turkish parliament building in Ankara being targeted this night. pic.twitter.com/YSayQ78dUk
— Turkey Untold (@TurkeyUntold) July 16, 2016
Wow. TV anchor says his building, including CNN Turkey, has just been invaded by soldiers. He expects to be cut off. pic.twitter.com/nYzRExggq2
— Zeynep Tufekci (@zeynep) July 16, 2016
Update – Reuters: A member of #Turkey's parliament reached by phone says politicians are hiding in shelters at the parliament in #Ankara
— Sky News Newsdesk (@SkyNewsBreak) July 16, 2016
HUGE! #BreakingNews Massive gun fire erupted in Taqsim Square with jets passing low altitude. Crowds running scared everywhere.. #Turkey
— Rami #CloseIncirlik (@RamiAILoIah) July 16, 2016
VIDEO: Large explosion in #Ankara in the last few minutes.https://t.co/Ncc9ScjZ5p
— Conflict News (@Conflicts) July 16, 2016
UPDATE 8:24 EST
Turkish official says #Erdogan's plane landing in Istanbul
— Arab News (@Arab_News) July 16, 2016
BREAKING Possible Erdogan aicraft just landed runway 35L at Istanbul Ataturk airport https://t.co/nH2AYhT6c3 pic.twitter.com/a4G4oXsI0P
— AIRLIVE (@airlivenet) July 16, 2016
Plane landing at Istanbul airport reportedly carrying Turkish President Erdoğan https://t.co/Cmw0T7SYMF pic.twitter.com/SsqKUlXjkT
— Jon Passantino (@passantino) July 16, 2016
This is the Turkish parliament. pic.twitter.com/OxrPnKUBU2
— Breaking News Feed (@pzf) July 16, 2016
UPDATE 8:11 EST
Turkey PM Yildirim: "There are shots being fired & bombs being dropped on people [from hijacked aircraft]. We declare the airspace closed."
— Borzou Daragahi (@borzou) July 16, 2016
Watch: Protesters throw debris at tanks rolling through the streets of Ankara during attempted Turkey coup https://t.co/LIaJFc8Mgw
— Sky News (@SkyNews) July 16, 2016
BREAKING: Turkish government declares a no-fly zone over Ankara. They say any jet or helicopter over Ankara will be shot down.
— Israel News First (@IsraelNewsFirst) July 16, 2016
BREAKING NEWS: TURKISH STATE TV NOW BACK ONLINE.
— Breaking News Feed (@pzf) July 16, 2016
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) – #Turkey's national intelligence spokesman says coup attempt has been 'repelled"
— Matt Lee (@APDiploWriter) July 15, 2016
COUP UNDERWAY:
– Turkey
– Parliament bombed
– 17 officers dead
– 2 civilians dead
– Military deployed
– Tanks on streets— Breaking News Feed (@pzf) July 15, 2016
BREAKING NEWS: AT LEAST TWO DEAD AFTER MILITARY HELICOPTER OPENS FIRE ON CIVILIANS IN TURKEY.
— Breaking News Feed (@pzf) July 15, 2016
State TV TRT back on air. Anchor says she read the coup plotters' statement under gun threat. pic.twitter.com/t2sTmKOmw2
— CNN Türk ENG (@CNNTURK_ENG) July 16, 2016
UPDATE 7:46 EST
BREAKING NEWS: EXPLOSIONS AND GUNFIRE NEAR PARLIAMENT IN ANKARA.
— Breaking News Feed (@pzf) July 15, 2016
BREAKING NEWS: MASSIVE EXPLOSION ROCKS ANKARA RIGHT NOW.
— Breaking News Feed (@pzf) July 15, 2016
BREAKING NEWS: TURKISH PARLIAMENT BUILDING BOMBED.
— Breaking News Feed (@pzf) July 15, 2016
BREAKING NEWS: EVERY FIGHTER JET FLYING OVER ANKARA WILL BE SHOT DOWN – PRIME MINISTER
— Breaking News Feed (@pzf) July 15, 2016
.@greta: "State media is reporting that a bomb has hit the Turkish Parliament." #Greta pic.twitter.com/kg3YIpHLo0
— Fox News (@FoxNews) July 15, 2016
BREAKING FOOTAGE: Building in Ankara attacked by military aircraft. pic.twitter.com/gEvBopD5F7
— Israel News First (@IsraelNewsFirst) July 15, 2016
Amazing photo from Turkey https://t.co/B9K3YYRd58 pic.twitter.com/MSGPyqPbQI
— Brett LoGiurato (@BrettLoGiurato) July 15, 2016
UPDATE 7:08 EST
Military helicopter opens fire at state broadcaster’s HQ in Ankara #TurkeyCoup https://t.co/ZJksuqdPfT pic.twitter.com/UdRY7PcAuB
— RT (@RT_com) July 15, 2016
https://twitter.com/yunuspaksoy/status/754078897189298176
BREAKING NEWS: 17 POLICEMEN DEAD AFTER ATTACK AT SPECIAL FORCES HEADQUARTERS IN ANKARA.
— Breaking News Feed (@pzf) July 15, 2016
Report: A Turkish F-16 fighter jet shot down a military helicopter being used by a faction w/in attempting a coup -OTR #greta @FoxNews
— Greta Van Susteren (@greta) July 15, 2016
UPDATE 7:02 EST
Wow, CHP, HDP, MHP – Turkey's main opposition parities in parliament – all oppose coup. What coup succeeds w/out any political support?
— Borzou Daragahi (@borzou) July 15, 2016
BREAKING NEWS: SOME RINGLEADERS OF THE COUP ATTEMPT HAVE BEEN ARRESTED.
— Breaking News Feed (@pzf) July 15, 2016
More and more angry people gathering in Taksim Sq around ataturk monument, chanting religious, anti-military slogans. Could get very ugly.
— William Armstrong (@WJ_Armstrong) July 15, 2016
Turkish national police claim 25 senior military officers taken into custody https://t.co/zVkqI7ttaa
— BNO News (@BNONews) July 15, 2016
BREAKING NEWS: ARMY OFFICERS BEING ARRESTED BY POLICE OFFICERS IN TURKEY.
— Breaking News Feed (@pzf) July 15, 2016
UPDATE 6:45 EST
BREAKING: Report: Soldiers fire on people trying to cross Istanbul's Bosporus bridge in protest of the attempted coup, some have been hurt.
— The Associated Press (@AP) July 15, 2016
Watch: Gunfire heard on Istanbul bridge as people shelter behind a bus #Turkey https://t.co/WwWcU2FMM7
— Sky News (@SkyNews) July 15, 2016
UPDATE 6:34 EST
Revelers run for cover from gunfire in Istanbul amid attempted coup https://t.co/Be68wTHEqD pic.twitter.com/hXTuOtWWRY
— Reuters Live (@ReutersLive) July 15, 2016
Rogue soldiers open fire at coup protesters on Bosphorus Bridge, injuring at least 5 https://t.co/zVkqI7ttaa pic.twitter.com/eYwAuJlJjd
— BNO News (@BNONews) July 15, 2016
UPDATE 6:23 EST
BREAKING NEWS: TANKS OPEN FIRE AROUND TURKISH PARLIAMENT BUILDING.
— Breaking News Feed (@pzf) July 15, 2016
BREAKING: People Attempt To Stop A Tank Reportedly On The Way To Turkey's Parliamentary HQ.https://t.co/lhHUhoAnnfpic.twitter.com/5uhAJMsxRS
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) July 15, 2016
BREAKING PHOTO: Huge explosion in Ankara as smoke rises over the Turkish capital. pic.twitter.com/vsg8Rdz4I6
— Israel News First (@IsraelNewsFirst) July 15, 2016
UPDATE 6:15 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
https://twitter.com/kylegriffin1/status/754064655270547456
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
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
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
More as this story develops…