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In Turkey detained more than 100 generals and admirals

В Турции задержали более 100 генералов и адмиралов

In Turkey, after the attempted coup were detained a total of 103 generals and admirals. On Monday, July 18, according to Yahoo! News, citing local media.

The detention was carried out in the course of a special operation throughout the country. Currently, solved the question of their detention.Turkish authorities have detained more than six thousand people.

In connection with the conspirators who tried to overthrow President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, was dismissed eight thousand police officers. The Turkish authorities accused the organization of the revolt, the opposition of the Islamic preacher Fethullah gülen living in the United States.

The EU suspected Ankara in premature preparation repressione lists.

On Friday evening, July 15, a group of soldiers tried to seize power in Turkey (in the streets of Ankara and Istanbul fired, explosions thundered, was introduced heavy machinery), but the rebellion has been suppressed. In a coup, according to the latest data, has killed more than 290 people.

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