“The recent increased mobility on the island of Cyprus and the ongoing activities of the ‘Greek Cypriot Administration of Southern Cyprus’ (Republic of Cyprus) are being closely monitored,” Turkish Defense Ministry sources emphasize, as reported by correspondent of SKAI in Istanbul, Manolis Kostidis.

Turkish Defense Ministry sources further stated that:

“Necessary precautions are being taken against any threats that may be aimed at the security of the “TRBK”. Whatever comes together, we are closely monitoring all developments. At the moment, there is no problem or negative situation regarding the security of the “TRNK”.

It is noted that on August 24, the Turkish president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan will attend the opening ceremony of the Aksaz Shipyard Administration. After the opening ceremony, the PİRİREİS submarine will be put into operation while the HIZIRREİS submarine will raise its flag and begin navigation tests. At the same time, the MURATREİS submarine will be launched and the FUEL 2-3-4 fuel tankers will be delivered as well as the 3000 ton submarine platform, the largest of its class in the world, will be put into operation.