Turkish Evacuation Amid Rising Conflict: From Beirut to Mersin

Amid escalating conflict affecting Lebanon, Turkish citizens along with some foreign nationals began boarding Turkish military ships for evacuation. The Turkish government supplied humanitarian aid while also ensuring safe passage for its nationals. With the increasing threat from Israeli airstrikes, the situation remains dire.

As conflict intensifies in Lebanon due to Israeli airstrikes, over 2,000 people, including Turkish citizens and some foreigners, commenced evacuation on Turkish military ships late Wednesday night.

The exodus, driven by escalating aggression, saw citizens, such as Zehra Cibbin from Mardin, Turkey, fleeing with family from dangerous zones in Beirut.

Despite fears for their lives, evacuees, escorted by a six-ship convoy led by the TCG Bayraktar and TCG Sancaktar vessels, will journey back to Mersin, Turkey, amid uncertainties and ongoing aid initiatives.

(With inputs from agencies.)