Turkiye is considering the possibility of sending F-16 fighter jets to Northern Cyprus as a security measure, AFP quotes a Turkish defence ministry source as saying, days after the island was targeted by a drone attack.

“The deployment of F-16 aircraft to the island is among the options being considered,” the source said, speaking of “phased planning” to ensure the security of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), which is only recognised by Turkiye.

A woman walks on a beach near RAF Akrotiri, a British sovereign base in Cyprus on March 7, 2026. — Reuters
A woman walks on a beach near RAF Akrotiri, a British sovereign base in Cyprus on March 7, 2026. — Reuters

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