According to reports out of Turkey, a “group within” the country’s military is trying to overthrow the government, and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The faction cited “democratic order” as the reason for the drastic action. The prime minister of the European/Asian nation is saying publicly that he won’t allow the attempt to succeed.

The revolutionary band has also, reportedly, taken control of Turkey’s public broadcast operation.

This from The Atlantic:

As news broke about the coup attempt in Turkey, Secretary of State John Kerry said he was following updates.

“I don’t have any details at this time,” he said. “I hope there will be stability and peace and continuity within Turkey. But I have nothing to add with respect to what has transpired at this moment.”

UPDATE: These latest videos of the military’s presence (still unclear who’s in control of the forces) via Foxtrot Alpha:

SECOND UPDATE: The U.S. State Department just tweeted this:

THIRD UPDATE: Turkey has restored order. The overthrow attempt was stomped. Now they’re picking up the pieces …

Stay tuned to the blog for more on this developing story.