Baku, Azerbaijan, July 16
Trend:
No breaks will be taken until the situation in Turkey normalizes, Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in Istanbul, TRT Haber reported.
"The government brought to power by the people remains on duty. The president brought to office by 52 percent of the people's votes remains on duty. Millions have stood up for the nation's will"- president said.
A chaotic night began late Friday with reports of soldiers trying to wrestle control of bridges and key functions in major cities, and turned into a nightmare when army helicopters began airstrikes and shelled key locations in the capital, Ankara, Anadolu reported
Bombs struck near the Turkish Grand Assembly, witnesses said.
Airborne shelling at several locations including the ruling AK Party headquarters, the presidential complex and the General Staff have been reported.
Prime Minister Binali Yildirim later announced a no-fly zone has been enforced above Ankara, adding that army commanders, including Chief of Staff Hulusi Akar, are on duty and working to stop the illegal military action.