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Turkey Uses Live Ammunition in Mediterranean Maneuvers


Fri 11 Sep 2020 | 08:00 PM
Ezzeldin Essam Ezzeldin

Turkey announced its intention to practice naval maneuvers with live ammunition in the eastern Mediterranean between 12 and 14 September, and it confirmed its readiness for dialogue with no preconditions to resolve the Eastern Mediterranean conflict.

At the same time, many are waiting for Turkey to extend the mission of the exploration ship "Oroch President" in the eastern Mediterranean, where its mission ends on Saturday, according to the latest notice issued by Turkey.

The announcement of the naval maneuvers came after a European summit of seven countries which declared a threat of sanctions, in case Ankara continues its exploration in the eastern Mediterranean.

Ankara described the European Summit, which brought together countries affected by the practices of the Turkish government, as "bias" after European leaders warned to impose sanctions, in case its exploration activities in the eastern Mediterranean doesn't stop.

Meanwhile, Ankara expressed its vastness to unconditional talks with Greece, before announcing the new military maneuvers.