8,651 soldiers participated in Turkey’s coup attempt, says Army

8,651 soldiers participated in Turkey’s coup attempt, says Army

by Joseph Anthony
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The Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) announced on July 27 that a total of
8,651 soldiers took part in the failed coup attempt on July 15,
describing them as “terrorists of the Fethullahist Terror Organization
[FETÖ] in military uniforms.”

“The number of terrorists in military uniforms was 8,651. This figure makes up 1.5 percent of TSK,” the TSK said in a statement.

It also added that 35 planes, 37 helicopters, 74 tanks, 239 armed vehicles and three ships were used in the attempt.

TSK also reiterated that it was strongly against such a coup attempt and had the power to put down any further threats.

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