09.03.2026 15:10
A ballistic missile fired from Iran and detected heading towards Turkish airspace was destroyed by NATO air defense elements; some parts of the missile fell into empty fields in Gaziantep, and there were no casualties in the incident.
The Ministry of National Defense announced that a ballistic ammunition fired from Iran and detected to be heading towards Turkish airspace was neutralized by NATO air and missile defense elements. It was reported that some parts of the destroyed missile fell into vacant lands in Gaziantep.
NATO DEFENSE ELEMENTS NEUTRALIZED THE AMMUNITION
The Ministry of National Defense made a statement regarding a ballistic ammunition fired from Iran that entered Turkish airspace. The ministry announced that the ammunition was destroyed by NATO air and missile defense elements stationed in the Eastern Mediterranean. In the statement, it was noted, "A ballistic ammunition fired from Iran and entering Turkish airspace has been neutralized by NATO air and missile defense elements stationed in the Eastern Mediterranean."
PARTS FELL INTO VACANT LAND IN GAZIANTEP
The ministry reported that some parts of the destroyed ammunition fell into vacant lands in Gaziantep. It was stated that there were no casualties or injuries in the incident.
"TURKEY WILL TAKE NECESSARY STEPS AGAINST THREATS"
The Ministry of National Defense emphasized in its statement that Turkey values regional stability. The statement said, "Turkey places great importance on good neighborly relations and regional stability. However, all necessary steps will be taken decisively and without hesitation against any threats directed at our country's territory and airspace."
The first statement regarding the incident came from the Directorate of Communications. In a statement made by the Director of Communications Burhanettin Duran, the following was stated: "A ballistic missile detected to be heading towards our country, fired from Iran, was timely engaged and neutralized by NATO air and missile defense elements in the skies of Şahinbey district of Gaziantep. There were no casualties or injuries in the incident.
The development has been closely monitored by all our institutions from the very beginning; necessary defense and security measures have been immediately implemented. In this context, all our relevant units, especially the Ministry of National Defense, are acting in complete coordination. The will and capacity of our state to protect Turkey's airspace and border security is at the highest level.
It is of great importance to prevent further escalation of tensions in the region and to avoid the spread of conflicts to a wider area. We once again strongly reiterate our warning to all parties, especially Iran, to refrain from actions that risk regional security and endanger civilians.
During this process, we kindly request our citizens and media organizations to be sensitive to content that may cause public panic and misinformation, and to rely solely on the statements made by our official authorities."
A MISSILE WAS ALSO NEUTRALIZED IN THE SKIES OF HATAY
Recently, it was announced that a ballistic ammunition, reportedly fired from Iran, was neutralized in the air by NATO elements in the Eastern Mediterranean. It was reported that parts of the ammunition fell into the Dörtyol district of Hatay, and the incident was under investigation.