The Ministry of Defense in Turkey announced the launch of the annual military exercise called “Mediterranean Storm”, which takes place from 8 to 12 September 2025, in Occupied.
Turkey’s exercise in the occupied territories takes place in memory of Turkish pilot Jengiz Topel, whose plane was shot down during the Tillyria bombings in 1964.
According to the Turkish YPAM announcement in X, the exercise is involved by the Turkish occupation forces and the “security forces” of the pseudo -state, with the help of land, naval and air forces.
Martyr Yzb, which will be performed between 8-12 September 2025. Cengiz Topel Mediterranean storm drill began.
The exercise between the Turkish Cypriot Peace Forces Command and the Command of the Security Forces of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus; land, sea and… pic.twitter.com/lPDMCi1KAh
– TC Ministry of National Defense (@TCSAVUNMA) September 8, 2025
The Turkish ministry’s post was accompanied by videos of the “Mediterranean Storm” exercise.