The attempt of the coup cost the Turkish economy of $ 100 billion

The clashes during a failed military coup in Turkey caused damage to the country about 300 billion lires, or $ 100 billion. This was stated by Hurriyet Daily News Minister of Customs and Trade of Turkey Buland Tyufenkchi.

“If we calculate all these combat aircraft, helicopters, weapons, bombs and [destroyed] buildings, then according to our preliminary calculations, losses will amount to at least 300 billion lires,” the minister said.

He added that this amount does not include losses from the cancellation of their vouchers to Turkey and the breakdown of contracts with foreign companies.

“Putchists, unfortunately, created the image of Turkey, as if it were a third world country. People who see tanks on the streets and bombing of parliament will not come to Turkey, ”Tyufenkchi said.

Some of the military attempted a coup in Turkey on the night of July 16 - for several hours the putschists took control of Istanbul and Ankara.

After the failure of the rebellion, thousands of military personnel, more than 60 thousand military, police, judges and teachers were detained were detained from work.

The authorities of Turkey called the inspirer of the rebellion of the preacher Fethullah Gulen, living in the United States. He himself denies his involvement.