How did Boris yetlsin respond to the communist coup attempt?

Boris Yeltsin responded to the August 1991 communist coup attempt by rallying public support against the hardline coup leaders. He famously climbed atop a tank outside the Russian White House, urging citizens to defend democracy and resist the coup. His decisive leadership and call for resistance were instrumental in mobilizing opposition, ultimately leading to the coup's failure and solidifying his position as a key figure in the transition away from communist rule in Russia.