The news of the release of six ISIS jihadist terrorists is causing a shock in Turkey, reports SKAI correspondent Manolis Kostidis.

The Turkish opposition reacts by saying: “They released the terrorists as their friends in Syria came to power.”

Leila Sahin, vice president of Justice and Development party KO: “The decision of the Supreme Court has been issued but we do not know the reasons for the decision. Of course we will follow the issue.”

Ozgur Ozel, president of the Republican Party: “Because the facts changed in Syria, the Salafis came to power. So the government because of the circumstance released these Salafi friends and let them go to Syria. Those who attacked Ataturk Airport were released because of the circumstances, while Osman Kavala has not bothered anyone and has been in prison for 8 years.”

Tensions over Turkey’s leaks to the US

Nervousness about Cyprus and Kurds of northern Syria

Turkish Defense Ministry sources: “The US had previously lifted the arms embargo on the ‘EKDNK’, (Republic of Cyprus) upsetting the delicate balance on the island. Now they have done Defense Cooperation planning. We are closely monitoring these developments. We have taken and continue to take all kinds of measures for the security of ‘TRDBK’. We emphasize once again our determination to protect the security and rights of Turkish Cypriots at all costs.

» We have been saying the same things in the US for many years. We express that we can allocate our own forces for a joint fight against the Islamic State terrorist organization but so far they have ignored this issue. As our Minister also stated, no attack or activity of the Islamic State terrorist organization has been seen or heard in Syria in recent years. We see that the US rhetoric about fighting the Islamic State terrorist organization is a cover for their continued cooperation with another terrorist organization, the PKK/YPG. We expect the US to reassess its position in the coming period.”

Visit of the commander of the Special Forces of the Syrian National Army to Devlet Bakhceli

Erdogan’s government partner with the senior officers who ousted Assad.

“Turkey buys Eurofighter because of Greece’s equipment”

The landing of British fighters in Turkey brings the scenarios of the finalization of the Eurofighter purchase.

Metehan Demir, journalist: “The main reason we are starting to be interested in buying the Eurofighter is because we were excluded from the F-35 and all the planning was done with this aircraft. In addition, Greece is buying fighters, threats are increasing in our region and the Turkish Air Force is a decisive factor. That is why Turkey is taking these steps.

» What I understand is how the Eurofighters are coming to Turkey. This landing of British fighters is of a substantial nature. A British minister came, officers of Great Britain came, the Chief of the Turkish Air Force was also there. Let’s say it’s good. The British had promised us that they would “break” the resistance of the German embargo, and this landing is such a message.