Seventeen police officers have been killed in a helicopter attack on police special forces headquarters on the outskirts of Ankara, according to Turkey’s state-run Anadolu Agency.
Turkish Air Force planes are flying above Ankara to strike at helicopters that are being used by those attempting the coup, the news agency said.
Privately-run NTV television reported F-16 jets have brought down a Sikorsky helicopter, but didn't provide any details.
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