Turkey: Coup crushed, rebellious part of the military subdued, at least 17 police officers killed

The military that attempted to carry out a coup in Turkey has been completely subdued and is withdrawing from the streets. Part of the soldiers have been arrested by the police, and footage shows soldiers embracing citizens. Bridges have been unblocked, as well as airports. CNN reports that the situation is completely confusing and it is not clear who carried out the coup.

The Turkish secret service announced that the coup attempt is over and that state forces supporting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan have defeated the putschists.

- The Turkish secret service has just announced that those who attempted the coup have been defeated - said service spokesman Rinuh Yilmaz for CNN Turk.

Military planes are circling over Ankara in an effort to neutralize rebel helicopters. At least 17 police officers have been killed in clashes with the military that carried out the coup. According to the latest information, the police are slowly taking control.

We remind you, the Turkish military tonight blocked strategic points in Istanbul and Ankara and admitted that it was a coup. Civilian authorities claim it is a rebellion by part of the military, and President Erdogan called on the people to take to the streets. After a three-hour drama, the rebellious part of the military was subdued, and forces loyal to civilian authorities took control.