ANKARA: The Turkish Coast Guard rescued irregular migrants pushed back into Turkish waters by Greek forces, with the entire incident captured by drones. During a reconnaissance and surveillance mission conducted by an unmanned aerial vehicle of the Turkish Naval Forces Command, drones recorded Greek coast guard units pushing a boat carrying irregular migrants into Turkish waters north of the Greek island of Lesbos (Midilli) before leaving the area. The Turkish Coast Guard Command was immediately informed, leading to the swift rescue of the migrants by a Turkish Coast Guard vessel dispatched to the scene, according to the National Defense Ministry. Trkiye is a major transit point for asylum seekers trying to reach Europe to start a new life, especially those fleeing wars and persecution. Source: Anadolu Agency
Trkiye rescues migrants pushed back by Greek forces
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