10 Years On: The Failed Coup Attempt that Changed Turkey Forever The night of July 15, 2016, is etched in Turkiye's collective memory as a moment of crisis and upheaval.
What began as a military coup attempt against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government quickly descended into chaos and bloodshed.
Turkish fighter jets swooped down on key landmarks in Ankara and Istanbul while tanks rolled onto the streets to suppress dissent.