Turkish Defence Ministry denies Israeli aircraft violated its airspace VIDEO

Türkiye’s Defence Ministry on June 19 denied reports that Israeli aircraft violated Turkish airspace during the first day of airstrikes on Iran.

Speaking at a weekly press briefing in Ankara, ministry sources addressed claims circulating in regional media following the Israel-Iran strikes, Caliber.Az reports via Turkish media.

“Information that Israeli aircraft violated our airspace on the first day of the attack is not accurate,” said Rear Admiral Zeki Aktürk, National Defence Press and Public Relations Advisor and Ministry Spokesperson.

The sources explained that Turkish forces had been closely monitoring air activity in the region since the start of the strikes.

“From the first moment of the attack, the air movements of the parties were monitored, and our alarm reaction aircraft took off based on the possibility of Israeli jets violating our airspace and began conducting alarm reaction and air patrol missions within our own borders,” the sources said.

The ministry also noted that the recent escalation between Iran and Israel had not triggered increased irregular migration along Türkiye’s borders.

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“Following the conflicts between Iran and Israel, there has been no increase in illegal crossing attempts at our borders so far. Our Turkish Armed Forces continue to take all necessary security measures with a proactive approach against possible migration movements,” Aktürk added.

By Sabina Mammadli