Turkish Coup Attempt: A Turkish fighter jet has shot down a military helicopter 'used by the coup plotters'

A Turkish fighter jet has shot down a military helicopter used by the members of the coup forces.

The Sikorsky helicopter was brought down by a government F-16 fighter, reports NTV.

Helicopters have been reportedly used by the military forces involved in the coup to attack government.

According to the state-run Anadolu news agency, the Turkish Air Force have been flying over the capital of Ankara attacking "coup helicopters".

A helicopter has killed 17 police officers in an attack on the Police special forces headquarters, reports Anadolu.

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