Greek Elements Opened Fire on 2 Turkish Fishing Boats: 1 Injured

Greek elements opened fire on 2 Turkish fishing boats off the Karaburun district of İzmir, and 1 person was injured.

The statement made by the Coast Guard Command said:

“After receiving the information that Greek elements fired on 22 Turkish Fishing Boats fishing between Chios and Karaburun on 2022 February 19.15 at around 2, and one crew member was injured in the leg, 1 Coast Guard Boats were immediately dispatched to the scene with the 112 Emergency Medical Team. No Greek element was detected by the Coast Guard Boats that arrived at the scene of the incident, and the first response to the person, who was slightly injured with a bullet in his leg, was made by the 2 Emergency Health Team on the Coast Guard Boat and transferred to Çeşme State Hospital. The investigation initiated by the Karaburun Public Prosecutor's Office regarding the incident continues.

Shooting at defenseless Fishermen by Greek elements is unacceptable, it is a crime against humanity.”