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Submarine Launches Missiles off Karpasia - "Incident in International Waters"

Published March 21, 2026, 17:14
Submarine Launches Missiles off Karpasia - "Incident in International Waters"

A video has surfaced showing missile launches from a submarine off the coast of Karpasia, near the village of Platanissos, in the occupied territory. The so-called "Security Forces Command" of the pseudo-state claims the launches took place in international waters, not within the territorial waters of the occupied territories or Turkey. The identity of the submarine remains unknown. The Turkish Disinformation Combat Center labeled the claim that numerous missiles were launched into the territorial waters of the occupied territories as misinformation, confirming that the launches appear to have occurred in international waters. Authorities are urging the public not to spread posts aimed at manipulation and to rely on official sources. The incident was also reported by Turkish media, which published the related video. The area where the launches took place is near the village of Balalan in occupied Karpasia. The entire situation raises concerns and questions about the origin of the submarine and the purpose of the launches, while the Turkish side seeks to manage the information and prevent escalation.