Greek armed forces unexpectedly activated the elite unit “Δελτα”which caused a violent reaction in the Turkish media. According to data aydinlik.com.trthe very fact of its appearance was an alarm for the Turkish General Staff.
The order of sudden activation gave Defense Minister Nikos Dandias. The goal is to check the readiness of army, sea and air units and at the same time send a clear message to Turkey: “We are ready and waiting”.
The exercises began at 5 in the morning with the deployment of the forces of the Air Force, the Navy and the Ground Forces. They were participated in the unit Delta’s quick responsewhich includes:
- Z Mack (Mοίρα αμφίβιων καταδρομών- squadron of amphibular rangers)- created in 1997 after the crisis in the IMI, is responsible for the reaction and defense of the islands of the Aegean Sea.
- Ετα (Ειδικό τμήμα αλε Didιπτωτιστών- a special division of paratroopers)- the elite of special forces, always on the front line, is ready for any threats.
- Δυκ (Διοίκηση υποβρυχίων καταστροφών) – underwater saboteurs of the Navy of Greece
- 575th marine corps battalion 32nd brigade.
- Frigates, landing ships and Air Force units.
The Greek “δελτα” is known for its flexibility: its structure changes depending on the tactical situation, which makes it a formidable instrument in the hands of the Greek General Staff.
The Turkish side connects activation with the planned route of the research vessel Piri Reiswhich can go west from Lesbos, south of Khios and in the area of Leros Island. Athens consider this a new provocation, recalling that Leros is used as a permanent training ground for Greek forces.
Additional voltage is related to projects Chevron South of Crete and the energy initiatives of Greece along the line of Athena – Nicosia – Jerusalem. Turkey also annoys the pressure of Athens to Tripoli in order to cancel “Turko-Libyan Memorandum” 2019, which in Greece and EU They consider it invalid.
Foreign Minister Georgios Geraperitis At a meeting with Libya Deputy Minister Taher Salem Al Baur, he emphasized again: “International law and the Convention on the Law of the Law must be observed, and the agreement with the ankara is negligible”.
Libyan agency Lana It was reported that the parties discussed the distinction between sea zones. However, Greece, the USA, Israel and Cyprus are already blocking all Turkey’s attempts to impose its conditions, leaving Ankara in isolation.
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