Turkish navy docks at Latakia port for first time since Syrian civil war, Defense Ministry says

For the first time since the start of the Syrian civil war, Turkish Navy ships have docked at the port of Latakia in northern Syria, according to the Turkish Defense Ministry. The ministry said the Navy commander is aboard the TCG Istanbul during the visit.

Turkish Navy ships docked at the port of Latakia in northern Syria on Monday, marking the first such visit since the outbreak of the Syrian civil war in 2011, according to the Turkish Defense Ministry. The ministry said the Navy commander is aboard the TCG Istanbul during the visit. The docking signals a significant Turkish naval presence in the Syrian coastal region, which has been largely under government control. Turkey has been a key actor in the Syrian conflict, supporting opposition factions and conducting military operations in the north. The visit also comes amid broader Turkish naval deployments; The Zioneer previously reported on unusual Turkish naval movements in the Aegean Sea amid tensions with Greece.

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   Turkish navy docks at Latakia port for first time since Syrian civil war, Defense Ministry says

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