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As protothema.gr has written, everyone’s eyes, both in the Prime Minister’s Office and in the Greek Pentagon, are “fixed” on the movements of the “Oruc Reis” and the Turkish fleet sailing with the seismographic ship in the Greek continental shelf.
The Armed Forces are on high alert to react immediately if there is an extreme Turkish provocation, as the possibility always remains in the foreground. two “warm” days for the Greek-Turks from October 28 to 29. With Ankara renewing the illegal NAVTEX for the “Oruc Reis” again until November 4, it is reasonable to question whether the Turkish ship will be near the Megisti archipelago and will carry out investigations during those two days.
The Greek Pentagon published, a few hours ago, photos of the mobilization of the Armed Forces in the Eastern Mediterranean:
The Greek Armed Forces are on high alert, especially in the Kastelorizo area, where the Navy monitors the movements of Oruc Reis minute by minute, having instructions not to allow any movement of the Turkish fleet within the 6 nautical miles zone of its coasts. Maximum.
Dendias: Turkey is a rogue state
Tough response to Turkish NAVTEX renewal for Oruc Reis I gave it before Ministry of Foreign Affairs, insisting that Athens is unwilling to sit idly by in the face of continuing Turkish crime, despite … ultimatums from the EU and the international community.
In your ad Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece specifically states:
“The issuance of a new illegal Navtex by the Turkish side, by which it blocks a maritime zone within the Greek continental shelf south of Rhodes to carry out illegal seismic investigations, demonstrates for the umpteenth time that Turkey, with its provocative and criminal behavior continues Increasingly, it completely ignores the fundamental rules of International Law, behaving like a rogue state that wants to destabilize the region and increase vertical intensity.
This illegal action counteracts any attempt to de-escalate.
At the same time, the repetition of the illegal actions of the Turkish side, which are in total contradiction with the constant calls of the International Community, including the recent Conclusions of the European Council for the immediate termination of these actions, further exposes the part Turkish.
Greece unequivocally condemns this unacceptable behavior, which in essence further alienates the prospect of a constructive dialogue and calls on Turkey to immediately withdraw the illegal Navtex issued in the early hours of the morning.
In this context, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nikos Dendias, gave instructions for the immediate realization of a protest action towards the Turkish side, as well as information from the Allies and Partners on Turkey’s continuing provocative behavior. “
NAVTEX news for “Oruc Reis”
It was preceded, three days before the end of the previous Navtex for seismic surveys by Oruc Reis in the southern area of Kastelorizo, new ad, with which Ankara announced the continuation of work until midnight on Wednesday, November 4.
The new research area of Oruc Reis and its auxiliary ships Ataman and Cengiz Han, accompanied by Turkish warships, extends to the southwestern limit of the area where the Turkish fleet was moving in the previous days.
The western limit of the area where the Oruc Reis seismic surveys are to be carried out arrives at noon 28, the area of new works planned by the Turks for the area of the Greek Exclusive Economic Zone demarcated, based on the August 6 agreement. Egypt.
Military circles estimate that Tayyip Erdogan has decided to continue the seismic investigations of Oruc Reis until December, when the EU leaders have announced the measures against Turkey in the event of the attempted usurpation of the sovereign. .
Turkish Energy Minister Fatih Donmez has announced the continuation of the seismic investigations of Oruc Reis for two months. With these data, the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and National Defense are preparing for a marathon.
The Pentagon in particular is considering how best to utilize the naval forces monitoring the course of the Oruc Reis and accompanying Turkish warships, in order to avoid, as far as possible, stress on the crews of the Greek fleet and the means used. for monitoring illegal Turkish activity in an area of the Greek continental shelf.
The deterioration of Turkish-French relations is a new parameter that is expected to affect Greek-Turkish relations as well. The recollection of the French ambassador to Ankara in response to Tayyip Erdogan’s insults to Emanuel Macron that the president of the French Republic allegedly needs brain therapy, shows that the confrontation between Paris and Ankara is taking on the dimensions of an important politician and diplomat.
The commander of the French armed forces, General François Lequadre, described Turkey as a “rampant force” in an interview with “Les Echos”.
On Friday, Ankara announced military exercises in the eastern Mediterranean on October 27, 28 and 29, despite the fact that NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced a moratorium on the exercises during the Greek and Turkish national holidays (28 and October 29). .
The Greek Pentagon is closely following the course of the Turkish ship. In the area where the “Oruc Reis” moves, a blockade has been formed by Navy ships.
The new NAVTEX for Oruc Reis
TURNHOS N / W: 1332/20
MEDITERRANEAN SEA
1. SEISMIC SURVEY, BY R / V ORUÇ REİS, ATAMAN AND CENGİZHAN FROM 252101Z OCTOBER 20 TO 042059Z NOVEMBER 20 IN THE AREA DELIMITED BY;
1) 35 34.82 N-028 08.93 E
2) 35 34.80 N-028 00.13 E
3) 34 08.98 N-028 00.15 E
4) 33 48.08 N-028 18.02 E
5) 33 46.33 N-028 24.35 E
6) 33 40.98 N-028 46.45 E
7) 33 44.23 N-029 14.83 E
MOORING OF 6 NM IS REQUESTED.
2. CANCEL THIS MESSAGE 042059Z NOVEMBER 20.
TURNHOS N / W: 1326/20
MEDITERRANEAN SEA
1. GUNNER’S EXERCISE, ON THE 27th AND 28th OF OCTOBER 20 FROM 0300Z TO 1900Z IN THE AREA LIMITED BY;
36 12.70 N – 030 09.00 E
36 00.00 N – 030 09.00 E
36 00.00 N – 030 30.00 E
36 12.70 N – 030 30.00 E
CAUTION IS RECOMMENDED.
2. CANCEL THIS MESSAGE 282000Z OCTOBER 20.
TURNHOS N / W: 1324/20
MEDITERRANEAN SEA
1. ARTILLERY EXERCISE, ON THE 28th AND 29th OF OCTOBER 20 FROM 0500Z TO 1400Z IN THE AREA DELIMITED BY;
36 06.70 N – 035 55.32 E
36 10.90 N – 035 51.98 E
36 10.65 N – 035 47.05 E
36 06.75 N – 035 50.40 E
CAUTION IS RECOMMENDED.
2. CANCEL THIS MESSAGE 291500Z OCTOBER 20.
TURNHOS N / W: 1325/20
MEDITERRANEAN SEA
1. GUNNER’S EXERCISE, ON THE 27th AND 28th OF OCTOBER 20 FROM 0300Z TO 1900Z IN THE AREA LIMITED BY;
36 16.90 N – 030 21.00 E (EDGE)
36 07.77 N – 030 16.00 E
36 07.50 N – 030 30.00 E
36 12.70 N – 030 30.00 E
36 12.70 N – 030 24.10 E (EDGE)
CAUTION IS RECOMMENDED.
2. CANCEL THIS MESSAGE 282000Z OCTOBER 20.
TURNHOS N / W: 1319/20
MEDITERRANEAN SEA
1. R / V WITH TURKISH FLAGS ORUÇ REIS, ATAMAN AND CENGİZHAN ARE CONDUCTING A SEISMIC SURVEY OUTSIDE THE GREEK TERRITORIAL WATERS AND ON THE TURKISH CONTINENTAL SHELF ON BEHALF OF THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY IN ACCORDANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL LAW.
2. THE UNAUTHORIZED STATION HAS THE NAVTEX MESSAGE NUMBER HA07-620 / 20 BROADCAST, INCLUDING OFFLINE CLAIMS IN THE TURKISH NAVTEX SERVICE AREA. THE ANTALYA NAVTEX STATION HAS THE AUTHORITY TO SPREAD NAVTEX MESSAGES IN THE AREA.
3. ANTALYA TURK RADIO NAVTEX NR FA17-1314 / 20 IS STILL VALID AND EFFECTIVE. THE ANTALYA STATION WILL CONTINUE TO PROMULATE NAVTEX MESSAGES FOR THE SAFETY OF NAVIGATORS.
4. CANCEL THIS MESSAGE 272059Z OCTOBER 20.
At the same time, Turkey responded with its own Navtex to the Greek Navtex, which had announced aeronautical exercises on 26 October. With the Turkish Navtex, Ankara claims that it has “closed” the area for naval exercises before.
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