“I wish Allah's mercy on our heroes who fell martyr while protecting their state, nation, independence, and will on July 15, and I would like to express my gratitude to all my brothers who were honored as veterans and did not let the coup plotters pass,” Erdoğan wrote on Twitter.

Erdoğan emphasized the significance of the July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day and concluded his message by wishing everyone a blessed day.

In the post, Erdoğan also shared an image of the Turkish flag along with a photo depicting the courageous citizens who thwarted the coup attempt by neutralizing a tank on July 15. (ILKHA)