Turkey suspends hundreds of navy officers in FETO probe

An announcement carried on the Turkish National Defense Ministry's official Twitter account said a total of 168 commissioned officers and 123 non-commissioned officers had been suspended from duty, according to Anadolu Agency.

Fifteen commissioned officers and four non-commissioned officers were also dismissed.

The suspensions come amid the Turkish government’s fight against FETO -- an illegal parallel state structure -- following a failed coup bid on July 15.

More than 240 people died and nearly 2,200 others were injured during the events of July 15.