Erdogan gives defiant Istanbul airport speech, downplaying attempted coup.
President Erdogan dismissed the military action as “an attempt at an uprising by a minority within our armed forces.” Reports say 17 police officers and 42 civilians were killed, with at least 150 injured.
Ankara / Turkey chaos: All-out war with helicopters, fighter jets, tanks, casualties reported.
A Turkish F-16 fighter jet has reportedly shot down a military helicopter used by the pro-coup faction of the Turkish army, local broadcaster NTV reported, as reports suggested the capital of Ankara descended into chaotic clashes involving civilians and military.