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Turkey names date of deliveries of S-400 second battalions

Turkey names date of deliveries of S-400 second battalions

The deliveries of the second battalion of Russian-made S-400 long-range surface-to-air missile systems to Turkey will begin on August 27, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said. "The process of transporting and …

Turkish convoy attacked in Idlib, three civilians killed

Turkish convoy attacked in Idlib, three civilians killed

Three civilians were killed and 12 more were wounded during an attack on a Turkish military convoy in Syria’s Idlib, the Turkish national defense ministry said. "Our convoy heading for observation station number 9 was …

Turkey's defense minister inspecting border with Syria

Turkey's defense minister inspecting border with Syria

Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar is inspecting Sanliurfa province on the border with Syria. Akar also reviewed the place where the coordination center of the security zone in northern Syria will be created, …

U.S. delegation arrives in Turkey's Sanliurfa

U.S. delegation arrives in Turkey's Sanliurfa

A U.S. delegation has arrived in Turkey’s province of Sanliurfa to start work on the establishment of a joint operations center to coordinate a planned safe zone in neighboring Syria, Turkish authorities said. Work to …

Turkey assesses Syria safe zone talks with U.S.

Turkey assesses Syria safe zone talks with U.S.

  The United States is getting closer to Turkey’s views on a proposed safe zone in northeast Syria, Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar said, noting that the talks have been positive and …

Fifteenth plane with S-400 components arrives in Turkey

Fifteenth plane with S-400 components arrives in Turkey

The fifteenth Russian aircraft with components for S-400 missile systems has arrived in Ankara, the Turkish Ministry of National Defense reported. "The deliveries of S-400 air defense systems continue," RIA Novosti cited …

Tenth plane with S-400 components arrives in Turkey

Tenth plane with S-400 components arrives in Turkey

  The tenth Russian aircraft with a new batch of components for S-400 missile systems has arrived in Ankara, the Turkish Ministry of National Defense reported. "The deliveries of S-400 air defense systems …

Another plane carrying S-400 components arrives in Turkey

Another plane carrying S-400 components arrives in Turkey

The eighth Russian aircraft with another batch of components for S-400 missile systems has arrived in Ankara, the Turkish Ministry of National Defense reported. "The deliveries of S-400 air defense systems continue. The eighth …

 Shoigu and Akar discuss situation in Idlib

Shoigu and Akar discuss situation in Idlib

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Turkish Minister of National Defense Hulusi Akar held telephone talks, the Turkish defense ministry said. The parties discussed issues of regional security, …

Levan Izoria starts his visit to Azerbaijan

Levan Izoria starts his visit to Azerbaijan

Georgian Minister of Defense Levan Izoria has arrived in Azerbaijan’s Gabala city to attend the trilateral meeting of ministers of defense of Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Georgia, the press service of …

Soldier killed in Turkey's Hakkari car accident

Soldier killed in Turkey's Hakkari car accident

One Turkish soldier died due to a military vehicle accident in eastern Hakkari province, the Turkish Defense Ministry said. "Our fellow soldier, Specialist Corporal Fatih Oz was martyred due to a military vehicle accident on …

Turkey's defense chief denies U.S. deadline on S-400

Turkey's defense chief denies U.S. deadline on S-400

Turkey’s defense minister Hulusi Akar denied claims the U.S. gave Turkey a deadline to reconsider buying Russia's S-400 air defense missile systems. Speaking to Haberturk channel, the minister said …

Turkish military launches operation in northern Iraq

Turkish military launches operation in northern Iraq

Turkey’s military launched an operation with commandos, backed by artillery and air strikes, against Kurdish militants in a mountainous area of northern Iraq, the Turkish Defence Ministry said. The military action began with …

Turkish army eliminates three terrorists in northern Iraq

Turkish army eliminates three terrorists in northern Iraq

Turkish fighter jets hit weapon emplacements and shelters used by PKK terror group in northern Iraq, Turkish Defense Ministry said, adding that three militants were killed in the attack. In a statement, the ministry said airstrikes were …