BREAKING! Military Coup Underway in Turkey

Turkish military is attempting to overthrow the government in Istanbul.

According to Rudaw, a news platform in the Middle East, the military has taken over the state run broadcaster, TRT.

Reports say there is heavy military presence in Istanbul and social media sites, Facebook, Twitter alongside Youtube have been reportedly shut down in the country.

The military says the current government has damaged rule of law, democratic and secular system hence they are taking over.

Reports of unusual development in #Turkey’s Istanbul. Troops deployed to streets, helicopters overheard. pic.twitter.com/MsPcMz8ApU

— Rudaw English (@RudawEnglish) July 15, 2016

#Breaking: Two bridges closed by military in #Istanbul, tanks visible on highways, no statements issued by Gov’t. pic.twitter.com/S0G4i0WWOw

— Rudaw English (@RudawEnglish) July 15, 2016

#Turkish troops deployed to Istanbul, civilian footage shows. pic.twitter.com/8xpSinNLCf

— Rudaw English (@RudawEnglish) July 15, 2016

#Turkey: Twitter and Facebook in Istanbul not working efficiently according to several reports locally. pic.twitter.com/vSKf6NvNk6

— Rudaw English (@RudawEnglish) July 15, 2016

#Turkish military jets flying over Istanbul city for the past hour. pic.twitter.com/gXxqTGaANS

— Rudaw English (@RudawEnglish) July 15, 2016

Update: YouTube blocked in Turkey, alongside Facebook and Twitter. pic.twitter.com/kdgxfbbzWz

— Rudaw English (@RudawEnglish) July 15, 2016

#Turkey’s Prime Minister says “This is a coup attempt” and warns those behind it will pay heaviest price. pic.twitter.com/44MGxhalWZ

— Rudaw English (@RudawEnglish) July 15, 2016

Reports emerge of #Turkish military presence at Ataturk International Airport, flights halted. pic.twitter.com/yU6MdGAzQH

— Rudaw English (@RudawEnglish) July 15, 2016

#Turkey‘s Prime Minister warns force will be countered with force as military stages attempted coup. pic.twitter.com/GHc93Tcg76

— Rudaw English (@RudawEnglish) July 15, 2016

#BREAKING: Turkish army announces taking full authority in Turkey, government says coup has failed. pic.twitter.com/BnrdirYigj

— Rudaw English (@RudawEnglish) July 15, 2016

#Turkish army takes control over state-controlled broadcaster TRT, announcement expected. pic.twitter.com/tSdPlZYrTb

— Rudaw English (@RudawEnglish) July 15, 2016

#Turkey‘s state-run news agency says country’s top general currently held hostage at military headquarters. pic.twitter.com/urDBqiVTwQ

— Rudaw English (@RudawEnglish) July 15, 2016

Civilians rush to withdraw money from ATM machines in #Turkey as military attempts coup. Picture: Twitter. pic.twitter.com/89CmBBYLLW

— Rudaw English (@RudawEnglish) July 15, 2016

#Turkey‘s president @RT_Erdogan taken to safe place in Marmaris, expected to make statement. pic.twitter.com/9QA8GpDxht

— Rudaw English (@RudawEnglish) July 15, 2016

All flights suspended to #Turkey as fate of attempted military coup remains unknown. pic.twitter.com/aCBBedHPGu

— Rudaw English (@RudawEnglish) July 15, 2016

#Turkish military announces seizing control across Turkey in statement issued on state broadcaster TRT. pic.twitter.com/tFqMmLdDDv

— Rudaw English (@RudawEnglish) July 15, 2016

#Turkish army announces curfew across Turkey according to state broadcaster TRT. pic.twitter.com/1binXFaK1Y

— Rudaw English (@RudawEnglish) July 15, 2016

Turkish army: New constitution to be prepared soon — coup attempt unfolding in #Turkey. pic.twitter.com/IygFc2dAz8

— Rudaw English (@RudawEnglish) July 15, 2016

Turkey’s president, Recep Tayipp Erdogan has called on citizens to take to the streets to show support for his administration.

President @RT_Erdogan urges civilians to take to street in show of support as military attempts coup. pic.twitter.com/71FpjiktDa

— Rudaw English (@RudawEnglish) July 15, 2016

People were seen on the streets as news of the coup spreads.

Hundreds of people pour into streets in #Istanbul as news of military coup spreads. Picture: Twitter. pic.twitter.com/fTqNKGHifp

— Rudaw English (@RudawEnglish) July 15, 2016

Photo Credit: Twitter – @RudawEnglish