Turkey coup: military says it controls country

An attempted coup is underway in Turkey. Earlier today, barricades were erected on bridges in Istanbul and jets were spotted flying low in Ankara; by 11:30 p.m., the Prime Minister said that the government remained in charge; shortly before midnight, the military—or at least part of it—said it was.https://twitter.com/AP/status/754071254475403265https://twitter.com/AP/status/754071069141692417

Gunfire was also heard outside Istanbul police HQ and tanks are said to be stationed outside Istanbul airport. All flights are cancelled.CNN Turk reported that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was "safe" but did not elaborate.A statement from the military group read out on NTV television said: "The power in the country has been seized in its entirety." Who represents the group remains uncertain.But Mr Yildirim told NTV by telephone: "We are working on the possibility of an attempt. We will not allow this attempt.