The Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974 followed a coup by Greek Cypriots aimed at uniting Cyprus with Greece. In response, Turkey launched a military intervention to protect Turkish Cypriots, resulting in the division of the island. Turkey seized the northern third, displacing thousands and creating a United Nations-patrolled buffer zone. The invasion intensified ethnic divisions and led to the creation of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, recognized only by Turkey. #turkey #cyprus #turki

A frontline military nurse has been the first person to receive the COVID-19 vaccine on the British bases in Cyprus. Warning ⚠️: This video shows a vaccine being administered. Full story 👉 https://www.forces.net/news/covid-vaccine-rollout-begins-british-forces-cyprus | Forces News

22K views · 2.8K reactions | Turkey's armed forces are conducting training using Turkish-made military hardware that – having already been added to the country's own arsenal – have been garnishing interest from abroad.  #ankara #turkey #TSK #anews | A News | Facebook