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Airstrike Engulfs Protesters In Turkey’s Capital [VIDEO]

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Turkish state-run media outlet Anadolu Agency released footage of an alleged coup airstrike targeting the Turkish capital of Ankara Wednesday.

The incredible video appears to show a group of protesters outside of a parking lot. Moments later, a massive explosion engulfs the area, sending the camera capturing the footage flying onto the ground.

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Anadolu’s website provided few details regarding the strike, saying only that the protesters were “caught up” in a bombing raid.

A group of Turkish military officials engaged in a failed coup attempt against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday. Approximately 232 people were killed during the attempted overthrown, while another 1,400 were wounded.

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