Turkey Sends F-16 Jets to Northern Cyprus

0:00This is your Global News update from March 9. Turkey plans to send 6F-16 fighter jets to northern Cyprus on Monday. The move aims to strengthen defenses for the Turkish community in the breakaway region. Broadcaster NTV reported this, citing a civil aviation official from the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. This deployment follows growing concerns over security on the island. Turkish officials see it as a key step to protect Turkish Cypriots amid rising tensions. The island has been divided since 1974 with Turkish forces in the north. Regional conflicts, including nearby unrest, are prompting these actions. Earlier on Saturday, a Turkish Defense Ministry source confirmed they were weighing F-16 deployments. It's part of broader measures to safeguard the area. For now, officials expected jets to arrive soon, signaling Turkey's firm stands on cybersecurity as the situation evolves. The Daily News Now is grateful to our sponsor for today's episode. Your pillow just got smarter.

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