Marine traffic through Bosporus unaffected by mines: Defense minister

We have strong means in the fight against the mines

The Turkish army is continuing to stay vigilant against the naval mines in the Black Sea, the defense minister has said, stressing that marine traffic through the Bosporus is not affected by the drifting sea mines and runs as usual.

“We have strong means in the fight against the mines. We have speedily mobilized them. We have raised the alarm status of our mine hunting vessels, maritime patrolling planes, helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles and SAS commandos. We are closely following the developments,” Defense Minister Hulusi Akar told reporters following a cabinet meeting late April 12.