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Turkish HİSAR Air Defense System Deployed in Occupied Cyprus

Published March 11, 2026, 12:14
Turkish HİSAR Air Defense System Deployed in Occupied Cyprus

The Turkish HİSAR air defense system has been deployed in occupied Cyprus, according to Turkish media reports. This deployment follows the deployment of drones and fighter jets in the occupied territories, increasing Turkey's military presence in the region. According to the report, more than 40,000 Turkish soldiers are stationed in occupied Cyprus. Additionally, a video circulated showing a vehicle towing a drone countermeasure system, moving towards the Tymvou airbase, where Turkish F-16s are expected to land. This move indicates the strengthening of the occupied territories' defense capabilities by Turkey. The deployment of HİSAR and the drone countermeasure system is further evidence of Turkey's increasing military involvement in occupied Cyprus, enhancing its presence and capabilities in the region.