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Erhurman After Arrival of Turkish F-16s: Will Not Engage in Warfare – Priority is the Security of the Whole Island

Published March 9, 2026, 12:12
Erhurman After Arrival of Turkish F-16s: Will Not Engage in Warfare – Priority is the Security of the Whole Island

Tufan Erhurman stated that he does not consider it advisable to engage in warfare regarding the increasing military activity in Cyprus, prioritizing the security of both Turkish Cypriots and Greek Cypriots. He mentioned that the deployment of six Turkish F-16 fighter jets to the illegal Erciyan airport is a reaction to the deployment of military assets by other countries in the south of the island. Erhurman emphasized the need to avoid escalation and prioritize the security of the entire island, expecting to discuss the developments in detail in the future.