Istanbul: In a shocking turn of events that can have wide scale implications in the world, Turkish army apparently is attempting a coup in Istanbul. Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim has said that a faction of military forces have attempted to dethrone the government.
An army group in Turkey has said it has taken control of the country, with bridges closed in Istanbul and aircraft flying low over Ankara, shortly after, the Prime Minister of Turkey said on Friday night that factions of the military had attempted a coup.
“This is a mutiny attempt; we will not let it win,” Yildirim was quoted as saying.
Yildirim told NTV television by telephone: “Some people illegally undertook an illegal action outside of the chain of command,” and added, “Those who are in this illegal act will pay the highest price.”
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