By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism.
Turkish military appears divided over coup attempt
Confusion reigns as at least 17 killed
W APTOPIX Turkey Milita Ledb 1
A tank moves into position as Turkish people attempt to stop them, in Ankara, Turkey, early Saturday. Members of Turkey's armed forces said they had taken control of the country Friday as explosions, gunfire and a reported air battle between loyalist forces and coup supporters erupted in the capital. President Erdogan remained defiant and called on people to take to the streets to show support for his embattled government. - photo by Associated Press
ANKARA, Turkey — Members of Turkey's armed forces said they had taken control of the country, but Turkish officials said the coup attempt had been repelled early Saturday morning in a night of violence that left at least 17 dead, according to state-run media. Explosions, gunfire and a reported air battle between loyalist forces and coup supporters erupted in the capital throughout the night and Turks heeded the president's call to take to the streets to show support for his embattled government. The state-run Anadolu Agency reported a bomb hit the Turkish parliament in Ankara.
Sign up for the Herald's free e-newsletter