It said Steel Arrow was a “blow below the belt,” given that it was held while Turkey was engaged in its operation in northern Syria.
Kathimerini Greece Newsroom
Turkish fighter jets on Wednesday conducted a total of 70 airspace violations, which led to six overflights and five mock dogfights with Greek fighter jets.
The recent flare-up in tension over the Aegean is seen in Athens as a reaction to Greece’s joint military exercise with Cyprus, dubbed Steel Arrow, perceived by Ankara as a challenge in the Eastern Mediterranean.
According to sources, Ankara has already sent a message via an official channel announcing its displeasure over the said exercise.
It said Steel Arrow was a “blow below the belt,” given that it was held while Turkey was engaged in its operation in northern Syria.
![[Turkish Defense Ministry via AP]](assets/modules/wnp/articles/202411/22073/images/s_turkey_warship.jpg)
