Turkey's Vice President for Security Commander Fuat Okte announced on social media that the exercises are called "Mediterranean Storm". Okte added that security priorities of Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus are essential. The Turkish Defense Minister also wrote on social media that the exercises will continue successfully until Thursday.
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