The Turkish Ministry of Defense reported that the NATO missile defense system deployed in the Eastern Mediterranean intercepted a ballistic missile fired from Iran in Turkish airspace. The debris fell in an open area in the southeastern province of Gaziantep. There were no injuries and no damage was caused.
“Turkey attaches great importance to good neighborly relations and regional stability. But we reiterate that, if necessary, all measures necessary to neutralize threats against our country will be taken decisively and without hesitation. It is in everyone’s interests to heed our warnings,” the statement said.
This is the second attempt to shell Turkish territory. On March 4, NATO air defense intercepted a ballistic missile fired from Iran. The interception was carried out in the area of the city of Qamishli in northern Syria, near the Turkish border, and the debris fell in the area of the city of Dertyon, located in the Turkish province of Hatay.