Turkish President flees Country in Private Jet. Chief of Army Staff held hostage
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has reportedly fled the country in a private jet following a military coup.
In the last few hours gunfire has been heard in the Turkish capital Ankara as military jets and helicopters were seen flying overhead.
In Istanbul, the Bosphorus Bridge and Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge have been closed, along with Attaturk airport where tanks and soldiers have been seen.
Meanwhile soldiers have reportedly raided Istanbul Police Department headquarters, requesting the policemen handover their weapons.
Gunfire has also been heard at the police station, according to statements on Twitter.
The current situation inside the building is not clear as yet.
The Turkish chief of staff has reportedly been taken ‘hostage’ by the army.
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