09.03.2026 17:21
In a statement from NATO regarding the destruction of ballistic munitions that entered Turkish airspace after being fired from Iran, it was stated, "We intercepted the missile heading to Turkey. We are ready to defend our allies against any threat."
The Ministry of National Defense (MSB) reported that the ballistic ammunition fired from Iran and entering Turkish airspace was neutralized by NATO air and missile defense elements, and that some ammunition fragments fell into vacant lands in Gaziantep, with no casualties or injuries reported.
Following the hot development, the first statement from NATO was made. The statement included, "NATO has intercepted another missile aimed at Turkey. NATO remains committed to being ready to defend all allies against any threats."
"AMMUNITION FRAGMENTS FELL INTO VACANT LANDS IN GAZIANTEP"
In a statement from the MSB, 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. Some ammunition fragments have fallen into vacant lands in Gaziantep. There are no casualties or injuries in the incident. Turkey places great importance on good neighborly relations and regional stability. However, we once again emphasize that all necessary steps will be taken decisively and without hesitation against any threats directed at our country's territory and airspace. We remind that adhering to Turkey's warnings in this regard is in everyone's interest."
On March 4, a ballistic ammunition fired from Iran, which was detected to be advancing towards Turkey after crossing Syrian airspace, was destroyed by NATO elements stationed in the Eastern Mediterranean. The ammunition fragment had fallen into the Dörtyol district of Hatay.