Turkey has strongly denied reports on social media. These reports claimed missile launches came from a ship in Cypriot waters. Turkish officials said these claims are false. They believe the reports are part of misinformation campaigns. This is happening during a time of increased military activity in the eastern Mediterranean. This region has many geopolitical tensions.
The story started when videos appeared on social media. The videos seemed to show missile firings near a Cypriot village. However, Turkish officials clearly stated that no such exercises happened. They said no exercises occurred within Turkish or Northern Cyprus territorial waters. Any observed firings were in international waters. This is different from territorial waters.
Turkey also declared a US notice about operations near the coast as invalid. Turkey then issued its own notice. This notice described activities near Ercan airport. Turkey is actively managing its area and the eastern Mediterranean.
Separately, Turkey's Ministry of Defence reported that NATO intercepted three ballistic missiles from Iran. This shows the wider regional threats. Military assets, like a US aircraft carrier, are also present. This shows a high military alert in the eastern Mediterranean.
Military sources agree with Turkey's official statement. They confirmed any activity was in international waters. Turkey's Disinformation Center is working to stop false information. They want to prevent confusion and reduce tensions. These different reports show the careful balance in the eastern Mediterranean.