US state department Issues “emergency alert” for Americans in Turkey,

The US state department has issued an “emergency alert” for Americans in Turkey, saying:


Shots fired and explosions have been heard in Ankara and both bridges in Istanbul, the Bosphorous and Faith Sultan Mehmet, are now closed. Martial law and a curfew have been imposed in Turkey. All flights at Atatürk Istanbul airport have been suspended.

The statement notes that although there are reports that social media may be blocked, US citizens should attempt to contact family and friends by phone or email.