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Türkiye to deploy six F-16 fighter jets to northern Cyprus

09 March 2026 11:09

Türkiye plans to send six F-16 fighter jets to northern Cyprus today, March 9, Reuters reports.

The report cites a representative of civil aviation in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, noting that the deployment is intended to strengthen defence capabilities.

Türkiye to deploy six F-16 fighter jets to northern Cyprus

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