Harassment from Greek warplanes to the ship ‘TCG Çeşme’ conducting research in international waters
Greek warplanes harassed the TCG Çeşme ship, which conducts hydrographic research in the international waters of the northern Aegean. Akar, Minister of National Defense, stated that the necessary response was given condolently within the framework of the rules.
TCG Çeşme research ship started its scientific and technical research in the hydrographic field in the international waters of the northern Aegean.
Within the scope of the annual planned activity program, the ship, which will carry out scientific and technical research in the northern Aegean until March 2, was harassed by Greek warplanes.
Four F-16 aircraft of the Greek Air Force approached TCG Çeşme in the west of Limni Island. One of the fighter jets harassed by shooting a chaff cartridge 2 nautical miles from TCG Çeşme.
National Defense Minister Akar: The necessary response was given
Minister of National Defense Hulusi Akar answered questions from journalists upon his arrival at the Parliament. Asked about the harassment of Greek jets against TCG Çeşme, which conducts scientific and technical research in the hydrographic field in the international waters of the northern Aegean, Akar said:
“Unfortunately, it is one of the frequent harassment acts of our Greek neighbors. It happened yesterday. We have our own rules, the necessary response was given within the framework of the rules. While doing our scientific and technical work in our field, we all see that such harassment is not appropriate and does not suit good neighborly relations. Our attitude, our decision and the work we will do on this issue are certain. Nobody should have any doubts or concerns about this.
