Dossier
Turkish forces
Coverage of Turkish forces in the Nexus archive.
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- Somalia: Somalia Says Turkish F-16 Airstrike Kills 35 Al-Shabab Fighters
Somalia's military, backed by Turkish forces, conducted airstrikes using F-16 fighter jets against al-Shabab positions in the Godey area of Lower Shabelle. The Ministry of Defence reported the strikes killed 35 al-Shabab fighters.
- Turkish forces harass aircraft carrying European defense ministers to Cyprus
Turkish forces interfered with military aircraft carrying European defense ministers to Cyprus, including radio disruptions from the Tymbou airport and F-16 jets tracking the planes. The Cypriot government plans to lodge formal complaints over the incidents.