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Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

Türkiye Says Greek Coast Guard Fires on Cargo Ship in Aegean

A Greek patrol ship in the Aegean Sea in waters bordering Greece and Türkiye, off the Greek island of Kos, Nov. 16, 2021 (Reuters)

Greek Coast Guard ships opened fire on a cargo vessel sailing in international waters in the Aegean Sea, the Turkish Coast Guard said, escalating tensions between the regional rivals that have mounted in recent weeks.

There were no casualties in the shooting 11 nautical miles (13 miles) southwest of the Turkish island of Bozcaada on Saturday, the Turkish statement said. It added that after “harassment fire” from two Greek Coast Guard vessels, two Turkish Coast Guard ships went to the area and the Greek boats left.

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